Slightly OT Does a photo of Cobb with Kaline exist?

[Cardboard Junkie]

I know Cobb and Kaline met at least once, in the 50's @ Tigers spring training. They probably met other times, (Old timers day at Briggs, etc). I can't seem to find a photo of them together. Anybody help? Dave

[sbfinley]

According to this article none are known. I find that hard to believe as popular as Cobb was in the press, I would assume someone snapped a photo of the meeting unless it happened behind the scenes.


http://blog.detroitathletic.com/2011...-to-al-kaline/

[z28jd]

There is one with Cobb and Kaline at an award dinner in 1958, but other people are in the photo including Hank Aaron and Stan Musial

[Cardboard Junkie]

Yippee!!!! I have searched high and low for a photo of Cobb and Kaline......

Finally!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Is that Harvey Kuenn in the middle?

[Runscott]

And I think that's actually Nolan Ryan on the left.

[Runscott]

Both looking pretty good

[7nohitter]

Love it, Scott!

[Cardboard Junkie]

What's that, an ump catching for Ty?

[Cardboard Junkie]

Damn, Mr. Tiger's getting up there too! Course he's 80 something now, I think.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

Damn, Mr. Tiger's getting up there too! Course he's 80 something now, I think.

Miggy looks like he is taking a nap.

[the 'stache]

Ask Robin Ventura how old Nolan looks. And wait to see if he shakes before uttering his response.



Anybody else find humor in this being a certified autograph? I wonder how many of these have been sent to the Ventura family over the years.

[LKeeler]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Ask Robin Ventura how old Nolan looks. And wait to see if he shakes before uttering his response.



Anybody else find humor in this being a certified autograph? I wonder how many of these have been sent to the Ventura family over the years.

That's an awesome pic, Bill! I never can get enough of that image. I still remember where I was and what I was doing when that happened. Classic ass whoopin handed out by the "old man"!

[Runscott]

I heard an explanation years later that I liked: Ventura instinctively rushed the mound, then realized he was charging one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, and a popular and nice guy to boot, so he just went on through with it to save face, gave Ryan a big hug and took his beating like a man.

[Jantz]

If a fan was at this game and filling out a score card, would this be counted as "hits" for Ryan or an "error" for Ventura?

Originally Posted by the 'stache

I bought this same autographed photo for my best friend and we also wondered if Ventura would sign it for him.


Jantz

[7nohitter]

Ventura does sign the photo...pretty good- natured about it.

[CW]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Ask Robin Ventura how old Nolan looks. And wait to see if he shakes before uttering his response.



Anybody else find humor in this being a certified autograph? I wonder how many of these have been sent to the Ventura family over the years.

Heh, you think that's bad? Nolan has been known to sign that photo with the inscription, "Don't mess with Texas."

Bill Simmons even makes fun of these Ryan signed pieces in one of this photo-blogs about his yearly visits to the National...

This signed photo is a sports memorabilia show staple right up there with Hawaiian shirts, greasy food and guys who look like they may have paid someone to lose their virginity. Never fails to slay me. I love the fact that Nolan Ryan happily signs these things. "Sure, I'd love to sign your photo of me kicking Robin Ventura's ass! Give me a marker!"

Link to article

[JollyElm]

To me, the funniest part about that whole pounding was how Nolan Ryan's hat stayed on his head throughout the incident, remaining almost entirely undisturbed.