Ty Cobb at Jungle Park, Waxahachie, Texas, 1917 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Ty Cobb at Jungle Park, Waxahachie, Texas, 1917

Ty Cobb at Jungle Park, Waxahachie, Texas, 1917

1- Photographs, 5 - Waxahachie ML Spring Training, Hall of Famers, Ty CobbAugust 18, 2020

The Tigers trained in Waxahachie, at Jungle Park, in 1916-1918. This image of Cobb was captured in March 1917 and with the other group shot in the collection is the only known photo of Ty Cobb in Waxahachie. Cobb was perhaps the greatest player of the Deadball Era.

The story of the Tigers and the Major Leagues in Waxahachie is detailed in this research note: <<Waxahachie Spring Training>>

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Ty Cobb in Waxahachie

Ty Cobb at Jungle Park in Waxahachie, 1917

Year1911Item Size3.25 x 5.25Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printShare

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