Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb
Birthdate 12/18/1886
Death Date 7/17/1961
Debut Year 1905
Year of Induction 1936
Teams Athletics, Tigers
Position Center Field

Ty Cobb won 9 consecutive batting crowns and twelve in a 13-year period. His .367 lifetime mark is the best in Major League Baseball history.

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Ty Cobb's .367 lifetime batting average is the highest in major league history

Ty Cobb's .367 lifetime batting average is the highest in major league history

Tyrus Raymond Cobb broke in with the Detroit Tigers in 1905 at the age of 18. Before reaching his 21st birthday, the Georgia native was a big league batting champion. His first batting crown came when he hit .350 in 1907. That season he also paced the American League in hits (212), RBI (119), steals
Ty Cobb earned money endorsing Tuxedo Tobacco - here's an original ad from 1916

Ty Cobb earned money endorsing Tuxedo Tobacco - here's an original ad from 1916

Tuxedo Tobacco pulled together the greatest baseball players of the day for this advertisement. Hailing itself as, “The Perfect Pipe Tobacco”, Tuxedo secured the services of “Tyrus R. Cobb, Famous Baseball Player”. In to the advertisement Cobb says, “Tuxedo has been of
In 1922 as Tiger manager, Ty Cobb sent a pinch-hitter for himself; it was Bob Fothergill

In 1922 as Tiger manager, Ty Cobb sent a pinch-hitter for himself; it was Bob Fothergill

Tyrus Raymond Cobb ranks among the greatest hitters in baseball history. As a fierce competitor, Cobb did everything to help his team win. This determination continued when he managed. Once he even pinch-hit for himself. On May 5, 1922, against the St. Louis Browns, Cobb started the game 0-for-3.
Eddie Wells' first four big league seasons were under Detroit player/manager Ty Cobb

Eddie Wells' first four big league seasons were under Detroit player/manager Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb was the Tigers’ skipper when Eddie Wells made his Major League debut just nine days after his 23rd birthday. It was Cobb’s first year as player-manager in Detroit and his 19th in the Major Leagues. Featured here is page one of a handwritten letter from Wells sharing his recollection
In the second page of the letter, Wells writes about his own 15-year career playing pro ball

In the second page of the letter, Wells writes about his own 15-year career playing pro ball

On page two of his letter, Eddie Wells writes about his baseball experiences. “Back in the twenties you had 54 minor leagues – AAA – AA – A – B – C and D. You had 400 Major League players. Now you have around 15 minor leagues and players do not spend much time in the minors. There is no
Ty Cobb played his final two seasons for Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics

Ty Cobb played his final two seasons for Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics

The last two of Ty Cobb’s 24 big league seasons came with the Philadelphia Athletics. Though Cobb played until he was three-months shy of his 42nd birthday, he remained an effective player for the A’s. Connie Mack penciled Cobb’s name into the lineup for 133 games in 1927 and watch
19th century star Bill Dahlen calls Honus Wager & Ty Cobb the greatest players ever

19th century star Bill Dahlen calls Honus Wager & Ty Cobb the greatest players ever

“Bad Bill” Dahlen played from 1891-1911 and retired as baseball’s all-time leader in games played. He also ranked in the top ten in most offensive categories. In the collection is this autograph of Dahlen, not only an exceedingly rare signature to attain but also one of the finest
Hall of Fame hurler Stan Coveleski likewise rates Ty Cobb as the greatest to play the game

Hall of Fame hurler Stan Coveleski likewise rates Ty Cobb as the greatest to play the game

While active, Ty Cobb was considered the greatest player in the game’s history. The Georgia Peach won 12 batting titles in 13 years from 1907-1919. His .367 lifetime average is the highest in baseball history. Cobb finished his career with 4,189 hits. The Sporting News asked standout players t

2 responses to “Ty Cobb”

  1. Al Robinson says:

    Good work! Thanks

  2. MLB has corrected Cobb’s lifetime BA down to .366–still by far the greatest.

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