Ty Cobb at 17?

Big Ben · #1 11-20-2011, 07:05 PM

I love this thread! I went from not believing the picture was Cobb to thinking the image is Cobb. It would take some more evidence for me to believe that Cobb was 17 at the time of this picture though.

yanksfan09 · #2 11-20-2011, 09:46 PM

i think it looks like him. This is a 1907-1909 Tiger Team photo, Cobb on middle row on right side.

From antiques roadshow (not a closeup though):

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/201005T14.html

hunterdutchess · #3 11-21-2011, 10:09 AM

Looks like the auction was ended, off ebay sale?

Bicem · #4 11-21-2011, 08:16 PM

Obviously him to me, how about we do another poll now that we have more evidence?

MW1 · #5 11-21-2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

i think it looks like him. This is a 1907-1909 Tiger Team photo, Cobb on middle row on right side.

From antiques roadshow (not a closeup though):

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/archive/201005T14.html

That's a 1909 M101-2 Sporting News Supplement with the top and bottom either obscured or cut off. $5,000 is not a very accurate appraised value.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1909-M101-2-...-/400067548284

CW · #6 11-21-2011, 10:17 PM

yes, this has been a great thread! With some of the recent points made, as well as more comparison photos, and the fact that it's also a post card, I am also willing to admit I was wrong -- that very well may be Mr. Cobb.

Bicem · #7 11-23-2011, 05:11 PM

I bought the postcard. Apparently this originally came from the estate of the other man pictured -- George Parquette. He owned Parquette Jewelry in Augusta and was the one who supplied the gold watch that was presented to Cobb on August 25th, 1905.

Anyway, thought it was a neat piece of history so I made the seller an offer and he accepted.

hunterdutchess · #8 11-23-2011, 05:17 PM

Was the "Ty Cobb at 17" written by the seller or was it on the card when they found it? Nice item btw.

Bicem · #9 11-23-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunterdutchess

Was the "Ty Cobb at 17" written by the seller or was it on the card when they found it? Nice item btw.

already on there, but I think whoever wrote that was wrong as I believe Cobb was actually 18 when the photo was taken.

Runscott · #10 11-23-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bicem

I bought the postcard. Apparently this originally came from the estate of the other man pictured -- George Parquette. He owned Parquette Jewelry in Augusta and was the one who supplied the gold watch that was presented to Cobb on August 25th, 1905.

Anyway, thought it was a neat piece of history so I made the seller an offer and he accepted.

Very nice pickup! Especially being a postcard, now you can get it slabbed and the value should increase to at least what you paid, probably more.

Jaybird · #11 11-23-2011, 05:40 PM

Congrats on picking up a special card.

View Poll Results: Is the picture Cobb?
Yes- and he is 17	40	27.40%
No	42	28.77%
Yes, but not 17	43	29.45%
Can't tell	21	14.38%
Voters: 146. You may not vote on this poll

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