Interesting Read
Cobb is also my favorite player and this is one of the few references I've seen about his efforts to crack the monopolistic reserve clause. I'm one who believes that public perception about The Peach would be tempered a bit if they knew more about this type of contribution in support of the players.
How dare he demand a salary of $15,000! Glad to hear the era of high salaries was over and that players' salaries and costs for fans would soon be dropping.
As a freelance writer and former copy editor, I immediately wondered what a "Menance" was in the headline.
Thanks for sharing this, Alan...
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