Ty Cobb – Page 2 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Ty Cobb letter, c. 1908 with Graig Kreindler color study

Ty Cobb handwritten letter circa 1908 accompanied by a Graig Kreindler color study of Cobb. Letters and signatures from early in Cobb’s career, he started in 1906, are almost impossible to find. The intriguing detective story behind solving the date of this Cobb letter is…

Detroit Tigers Team Cabinet Photo, 1907

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Sam Crawford, Ty Cobb

This cabinet photo showcases a young Ty Cobb in the center of the image. This shot was taken during the Tigers inaugural run to a World Series appearance and was the basis for several postcards.

Ty Cobb Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909

1- Photographs, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Ty Cobb

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

Ty Cobb – Barnstorming Cabinet Photo, c. 1925

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Ty Cobb

Cabinet photo of Ty Cobb taken circa 1925 in Augusta, Georgia while barnstorming with the Detroit Tigers. Cobb has just taken a viscous slash at the ball and is now following its flight as he completes his swing.

Ty Cobb in San Antonio, 1921

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb demonstrating his stance in Spring Training 1921. The Tigers were in San Antonio, Texas and the camp was held in Breckenridge Park there. This photo was likely taken there. It is a great example of his stance and hand grip.

Ty Cobb and the Tigers Outfield, 1915

1- Photographs, Bobby Veach, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Sam Crawford, Ty Cobb

Sam Crawford, Bobby Veach and Ty Cobb pose in this 1915 image. That outfield was one of the best in baseball history. Note the tobacco stains on Cobb’s pants. Ty Cobb is shown with trademark stare. This pose was obviously taken at the time, note…

Ty Cobb – Game Action Snapshots, 1913

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Ty Cobb

These two snapshots were taken by a fan in the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Naps at Detroit’s Navin Field on Saturday, September 27, 1913.  Navin Field had just opened the year before and later became known as Tiger Stadium.  We know it…

Ty Cobb – At the World Series, 1907

1- Photographs, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Newspapers, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb at the West Side Grounds in Chicago during the 1907 World Series. Simply one of the best early images of Cobb around. The original negative is in the Chicago History Museum which has labeled it as taken during the 1907 World Series. Additionally,…

“All-Stars” Opening Day Composite, 1915

1- Photographs, American Press Association, Christy Mathewson, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson

This is a 1915 American Press Association composite photo that appeared in the Police Gazette. Stars of the American League, National League and Federal League are depicted. The backdrop is of Fenway Park in Boston during the eighth game of the 1912 World Series as…

Ty Cobb at Jungle Park, Waxahachie, Texas, 1917

1- Photographs, 5 - Waxahachie ML Spring Training, Hall of Famers, Ty Cobb

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…