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Posted By: steve

In his biography with Al Stump -

Cobb was very much against gambling/fixing games.

I don't think he picked bones with folks - unless they picked the fight first, then watch out !

He did go around with women, but so did Ruth to a large degree. Cobb has to get poor marks for being a family man.

Competitive like no other. Did try to hurt other players with his spikes flying - kinda like, I know I'm out, but I'll get the last laugh - taste these spikes - often poor sportsmanship - probably biggest rap against him.

Cobb gave money to old down and out ballplayers - kind of his own charity

His mom shot his dad - mistaken for intruder ???

Almost nobody attended his funeral, hmmmm.