DJ, theory 1 sounds plausible for sure, but as Ted (and others will argue), the E102 actually came out in 1909-1910 (not 1908), by virtue of Cobb’s center field designation. Theory 2 is interesting, but do you think they really viewed a young and then-very-unproven Joe Jackson as “pose threat” to the great Ty Cobb? Regardless, both theories are interesting and I definitely think 1 has real merit and 2 is at worst intriguing. Thanks for thoughts.
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