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Ty Cobb and Myths

Ty Cobb (1886-1961), the Georgia Peach. One of the greatest ball players who ever strapped on cleats, he has also been long regarded as a violent racist and a dirty player.  According to a recent biographer, he was neither:

 

 

History, is, or should be, a continuing search for the truth.  In regard to Ty Cobb it appears that the search for the truth about him is bearing fruit.  He was neither an angel nor a monster but a work in progress throughout his life, as we all are.

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T. Shaw
T. Shaw
Sunday, September 17, AD 2017 7:27am

“He was a man take him for all in all . . .” Hamlet

Seems to me, God makes few such men these days.

chris c.
chris c.
Monday, September 18, AD 2017 6:23am

I highly recommend the excellent book, “Ty Cobb, a Terrible Beauty” written by Mr. Leerhsen. As a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan, I have read numerous stories and bios of Ty Cobb. This is by far the best. It’s a shame that so many have smeared the reputation of a flawed and imperfect man be grossly exaggerating his faults. This fine book helps set the record straight.

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