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.