Ty Cobb - Wikipedia
Ty Cobb. Tyrus Raymond Cobb (December 18, 1886 [1] – July 17, 1961), nicknamed " the Georgia Peach ", was an American professional baseball center fielder. A native of rural Narrows, Georgia, Cobb played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent 22 years with the Detroit Tigers and served as the team's player-manager for the last ...
Ty Cobb Biography - life, family, children, parents, wife, school, …
Ty Cobb is regarded by some as the greatest all-around baseball player who ever lived. During his career, Cobb set dozens of records, including lifetime batting average, which still remains unbroken.
The Knife in Ty Cobb’s Back | Smithsonian
Aug 30, 2011 · HISTORY. The Knife in Ty Cobb’s Back. Did the baseball great really confess to murder on his deathbed? Gilbert King. August 30, 2011. Ty Cobb Image courtesy of Library of Congress. “In...
Ty Cobb | Batting Average, Rookie Year, & Teams | Britannica
Oct 1, 2024 · Ty Cobb (born December 18, 1886, Narrows, Georgia, U.S.—died July 17, 1961, Atlanta, Georgia) was a professional baseball player who is considered one of the greatest offensive players in baseball history and generally regarded as the fiercest competitor in …
Ty Cobb - Society for American Baseball Research
Jan 4, 2012 · Perhaps the most competitive and complex personality ever to appear in a big league uniform, Ty Cobb was the dominant player in the American League during the Deadball Era, and arguably the greatest player in the history of the game.
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Born: December 18, 1886 in Narrows, GA. Died: July 17 1961 in Atlanta, Buried: Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, GA. High School: Debut: (Age 18-255d, 2,754th in major league history) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 41-268d) 1 …
Ty Cobb amazing facts and stats - MLB.com
Dec 17, 2022 · Cobb wasn’t just a success on the field but in the commodities market. He was the game’s highest-paid player in his time, and he put his salary to work by becoming an early investor in Coca-Cola and United Motors (a company acquired by General Motors in 1918).
Cobb, Ty - Baseball Hall of Fame
Cobb was known for his aggressive base running style and his ability to hit to all fields. He won nine consecutive AL batting titles from 1907 to 1915 and three more in his career. He hit .320 or better for 22 consecutive seasons including over .400 three times.
Ty Cobb – Ty Cobb Museum
Ty Cobb is baseball royalty, maybe even the greatest player ever. His lifetime batting average is still the highest in history, and when he retired in 1928, after twenty-one years with the Detroit Tigers and two with the Philadelphia Athletics, he held more than ninety records.
Ty Cobb - BaseballBiography.com
The Tigers claimed their third pennant, and Cobb won his only Triple Crown, leading the league with 9 HR, 107 RBI, and a .377 average. The 1909 Series against the Pirates pitted AL batting champ Cobb against the NL’s greatest star and batting champ, shortstop Honus Wagner.