Ty Cobb Mounted Cabinet Photo

[vthobby]

Jim,

Very nice indeed. I love the reaction of the ump. He is like WHOA! as he leans back from the backblast of Cobb's weapon. Very cool.

Peace, mike

[Webster]

To me, it appears that Cobb may have missed his mark. None of the spectators are looking toward the field (where a batted ball would presumably be); the catcher looks to be standing up and reaching into his glove; and the umpire is more plausibly saying strike - and not WHOA!

[vthobby]

Some folks are looking at Cobb, some are looking to the field including at least one player on the bench, and the rest of the crowd is like a 2014 crowd (they are spacing out, talking to one another, sleeping, or looking at butterflies).
The catcher could be catching a ball or he could be reacting like anyone would when the mighty cobb swang (swung?). The ump is a spring training ump and he could be loaded for all we know. His car is in an opportune place for a quick getaway.

Who knows. I think Cobb swatted the ball. You say he did not. I like my version better. Much more satisfying.

peace, mike

[Jobu]

That is a great photo - where did you find it?

[T206Jim]

The photo was first found at a flea market in Georgia by the previous owner. I purchased it on eBay, where you can still sometimes find a real gem if you are lucky.

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

The photo was first found at a flea market in Georgia by the previous owner. I purchased it on eBay, where you can still sometimes find a real gem if you are lucky.

Jim, nice photo. Just a question: Are there any identifications or anything to prove it is indeed Ty Cobb?? I saw it on eBay myself and was just a bit skeptical, but that is just me

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Jim, nice photo. Just a question: Are there any identifications or anything to prove it is indeed Ty Cobb?? I saw it on eBay myself and was just a bit skeptical, but that is just me

I was thinking the same thing. This individual looks to svelt and young for someone of Cobb's visage, in my opinion, especially considering Ty was in his fortieth year in 1925.
Again, just my opinion. Cool photo though nonetheless. 😁

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Webster

To me, it appears that Cobb may have missed his mark. None of the spectators are looking toward the field (where a batted ball would presumably be); the catcher looks to be standing up and reaching into his glove; and the umpire is more plausibly saying strike - and not WHOA!

Cobb is pretty clearly watching the ball; the spectators simply haven't reacted as fast, IMHO.

Best,

Larry

[vthobby]

Just for comparison....


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[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Jim,

Very nice indeed. I love the reaction of the ump. He is like WHOA! as he leans back from the backblast of Cobb's weapon. Very cool.

Peace, mike

+1. I believe it is Cobb, and you can just see from the photo that Cobb really SLASHED that one, and was hardly the punch and poke hitter many portrayed him to be!

Great shot,

Larry