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joe maplescmoking, some info I posted came from the Daily Press & Argus dated August 30, 2005, a michigan paper printed and distributed about 20 miles northwest of Ann Arbor.
Also a book written by Dan Holmes, Cobb, Baseballs Greatest Hitter who runs the Baseball hall of Fame Website. The book came out last year.
Ernie Harwell long time loved announcer is also quoted " But he was a very warm, very hospitable. I sat in the living room with him and we talked for about 15 minutes on the air. He filled the whole program, then we sat around and talked a lot more". This was in 1949 when Harwell was just starting his carer in Atlanta. Ernie's bosses said he is not going to talk to a kid like you, who's just starting out. Also, more info at The Ty Cobb Museum in Royston Georgia, Julie Ridgeway is the curator. I'm sure there are some unflattering stories of many baseball stars and non stars ffom the past, it's just easier to keep harping on Cobb.
Joe