He took great pride in his ability to execute what we’d call “small ball” today so it’s not surprising that on multiple occasions Ty Cobb happily complied with photographers’ requests to show off his bunting style. As Cobb’s former batboy, Jimmy Lanier, recalled in a SABR volume entitled The National Pastime, “Mr. Cobb would run several miles every day, run the bases … [Read more...]
1908 Cobb World Series Photo Among RMY Headliners
An original photo of 21-year-old Ty Cobb sliding home during what's considered to be the finest World Series performance of his career is part of RMY Auctions' newly opened Winter Premier catalog. The auction includes over 1,400 sports, historic and entertainment photos. The quality of the 8x10 silver gelatin photo rivals the more famous image of Cobb sliding hard into … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Cobb Gets Car Upon First Return to Detroit
It was like Michael Jordan returning to Chicago with the Wizards. Like Peyton Manning, back in Indianapolis wearing a Denver Broncos uniform. When Ty Cobb made his first visit to Navin Field in Detroit as a member of the Philadelphia Athletics in May of 1927, the city went all out. "Cobb this day has the key to the city and our hearts," said Detroit mayor John W. … [Read more...]
Famous Ty Cobb Type 1 Photo Sells for Record $250,000
An original photo showing Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb sliding into third base has sold for $250,000, a record price for a Type 1 photograph. The aged, circa 1910, 8” x 10” image, taken by renowned sports photographer Charles Conlon, shows Cobb sliding hard into New York Highlanders’ third baseman Jimmy Austin for a stolen base during a game at New York’s Hilltop … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: Ty Cobb in His Memorabilia Room
Most of the fans who came to games in the first part of his career arrived by horse and buggy yet Ty Cobb lived long enough to see the beginning of the space race. While most images collectors have of the Hall of Fame outfielder date from his playing days, Cobb was still being photographed late in life. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a 7x9 World Wide Photos image … [Read more...]
Photo of the Day: The Intensity of Ty Cobb
He could be nasty, even to teammates, but Ty Cobb was often willing to pose for baseball photographers. In 1913, one such event generated some of the finest Cobb photos we know today including the rarely seen original image that has taken spot number one in RMY Auctions’ January online catalog. The silver gelatin photo shows Cobb managing a devilish grin as he peers … [Read more...]
Conlon Cobb Photos Top RMY Auction
Two iconic photos of Ty Cobb taken by legendary baseball photographer Charles Conlon topped bidding at RMY Auctions over the weekend. An unusual 1913 Conlon shot of Cobb leaping in the air topped bidding in the company's December Premier Auction of vintage photos, bringing a final price of $4,674 with the 7.9% buyer's premium. A 1930s restrike of Conlon's … [Read more...]
Quartet of Legends Photo Headlines RMY Auction
A photo of four baseball icons, two of whom were making their last Opening Day appearance, leads off RMY Auctions’ September online event. The original International News photo shows Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker posing prior to the Yankees-A’s game at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, April 11, 1928. A full paper caption remains attached to the … [Read more...]
Oversized Original Photo of Ty Cobb Dates to Holdout
Walk by a newsstand or store early in 1913 and you might have seen it. The oversized action photo of Ty Cobb sliding into third base was no doubt an attention getter, especially if you followed baseball. Cobb was in a dispute with Detroit Tigers owner Frank Navin over money. After hitting .409 and winning his sixth straight batting title, Cobb wanted his salary raised from … [Read more...]