Ty Cobb Mounted Cabinet Photo

[T206Jim]

Brent, I appreciate your perspective, but take a close look at the nose, ear and hairline and then compare these features to other Cobb photos. I think you will find a striking resemblance.

[vthobby]

Here is a 1927 photo of him with the A's. 291%20Ty%20Cobb%20Phil%20A's%201927.jpg

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Brent, I appreciate your perspective, but take a close look at the nose, ear and hairline and then compare these features to other Cobb photos. I think you will find a striking resemblance.

Jim, I honestly can't see it. The closeup photo looks like a man of a much younger age, especially when enlarging the 1927 A's photo posted of Cobb, and comparing the two. The hair, face etc. Plus, the individual in your photo looks thin and lanky. Again, when you look at
The '27 A's photo of Cobb, he looks thicker, more filled out.
And lastly, I also would never have even thought Cobb if I would have found that photo.
I don't claim to be an expert, but I trust my instincts.
I'm not trying to be a jerk and rain on your parade Jim, just trying to be completely honest, just like I'd want anyone to do for me in the same position.

Again, all the best to you Jim,
Brent

[Econteachert205]

I also saw the photo on ebay. I debated buying it as I love cobb photos. I passed because I don't see enough of his face that I can trust one way or the other that it is cobb. It very well could be, but I see no way to prove/disprove it.

[T206Jim]

To me the face looks like a 39 year old man, which Cobb was. He was always lanky in his playing days, just take a look at his A's photo. Brent, I suppose we'll just have to agree to honestly disagree and leave it at that, but it is an interesting debate.