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Ty Cobb Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909

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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Ty Cobb, Detroit Tigers and Frank "Home Run" Baker, Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyUnknownImage Date1909Print DateCopy print 1930sNotes/Stampings on ReverseHandwritten notes and 1939 date stampLocationUndeterminedDimensions8 x 10 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare