Ty Cobb Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Ty Cobb Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909

Ty Cobb Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909

1- Photographs, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Ty CobbSeptember 6, 2020

Ty Cobb slides into third with Home Run Baker covering the bag. Famous image where Cobb spiked Baker causing a major controversy.

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Cobb spikes Baker

Ty Cobb spikes "Home Run" Baker

Year1909Image Size8 x 10Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printShare

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