Ty Cobb Mounted Cabinet Photo

[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. 😁

[T206Jim]

A reasonable question on the identity and one I could only have confidence in answering upon having the photo in hand and magnifying it. Based on the following factors I am convinced it is indeed Cobb.
- the left handed swing looks like other photos of Cobb
- Cobb was 6'1" and 175 and remained svelte throughout his career, he stole 22 bases in 1927.
- it he photo was found in Georgia where the Tigers trained from 1922-1926 and the photo is obviously from spring training.
- the tigers wore those socks and a dark cap from 1925 to 1926.
- the enlarged headshot is the clincher, for me it certainly looks like Cobb.
- there are no notations on the back, only oral provenance facts from prior owners which though unverifiable sound so to me.
Taken together these facts leave me convinced that it is Cobb, but draw your own conclusion.

[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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