Ty Cobb Mounted Cabinet Photo

[T206Jim]

Here is my latest find, a circa 1925 mounted cabinet photo of Ty Cobb believed to be from spring training in 1925.

The Tigers spent the spring in Augusta, Georgia from 1922 to 1926. The Tigers only wore the two toned type of sock in 1925 and 1926. The photo including the mount, in a decorative embossed style, measures 8 x 10. The photo has nice silvering to the darker portions only when shown at an angle. I have included enlarged shots of Cobb himself which clearly show his profile. Judging by Cobb's own line of sight and the umpire's sway back posture, I'd say the Georgia Peach has just ripped one into the gap.

In the background note the other players seated in front of the rope, the pole and mesh backstop the woman is clutching, the great period dress throughout the crowd and the vintage automobile at the far right parked just behind the screen.

If anyone has any observations or further information about this photo I'd love to hear from you.

[vthobby]

Jim,

Very nice indeed. I love the reaction of the ump. He is like WHOA! as he leans back from the backblast of Cobb's weapon. Very cool.

Peace, mike

[Webster]

To me, it appears that Cobb may have missed his mark. None of the spectators are looking toward the field (where a batted ball would presumably be); the catcher looks to be standing up and reaching into his glove; and the umpire is more plausibly saying strike - and not WHOA!

[vthobby]

Some folks are looking at Cobb, some are looking to the field including at least one player on the bench, and the rest of the crowd is like a 2014 crowd (they are spacing out, talking to one another, sleeping, or looking at butterflies).
The catcher could be catching a ball or he could be reacting like anyone would when the mighty cobb swang (swung?). The ump is a spring training ump and he could be loaded for all we know. His car is in an opportune place for a quick getaway.

Who knows. I think Cobb swatted the ball. You say he did not. I like my version better. Much more satisfying.

peace, mike

[Jobu]

That is a great photo - where did you find it?

[T206Jim]

The photo was first found at a flea market in Georgia by the previous owner. I purchased it on eBay, where you can still sometimes find a real gem if you are lucky.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Webster

To me, it appears that Cobb may have missed his mark. None of the spectators are looking toward the field (where a batted ball would presumably be); the catcher looks to be standing up and reaching into his glove; and the umpire is more plausibly saying strike - and not WHOA!

Cobb is pretty clearly watching the ball; the spectators simply haven't reacted as fast, IMHO.

Best,

Larry

[vthobby]

Just for comparison....


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[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by vtgmsc

Jim,

Very nice indeed. I love the reaction of the ump. He is like WHOA! as he leans back from the backblast of Cobb's weapon. Very cool.

Peace, mike

+1. I believe it is Cobb, and you can just see from the photo that Cobb really SLASHED that one, and was hardly the punch and poke hitter many portrayed him to be!

Great shot,

Larry

[Runscott]

If you handed me that photo, and didn't say anything else about it, I wouldn't have guessed it was Cobb. I also wouldn't have guessed that that was spring training in Augusta.

On the other hand, it's obviously someone 'big', because of all the people standing behind the rope. Cobb makes sense.

I would try to find more photos of the Augusta Spring Training facility.

[Runscott]

No 'leap of faith' photos in my collection. Stuff like that in the house would drive me nuts. I hope you get it figured out.

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[Michael B]

Are you sure it is not Charles Comiskey or Joe Jackson?

[Runscott]

In fairness, this isn't anywhere near that level of 'leap of faith'. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the OP was able to determine definitively that it is Ty Cobb.

[the-illini]

When did umpires first start wearing that style of chest protector? Might help date it...

[Econteachert205]

The best ID might be that left ear.