Ty Cobb and the hobby

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Because he was considered the GOAT long before that term was invented. The relationship between player accomplishments and card prices aren't linear, not for Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker or for Willie Mays and Frank Robinson. An old joke that many have probably already heard:

A man walks into a bar and says, "my dog can talk."
Bartender: "Yeah, right. If your dog can talk, you can drink for free."
Man: "Okay, here, I'll show you. What's on top of a house?"
Dog: "Roof!"
Man: "How does sandpaper feel?"
Dog: "Rough!"
Man: "Who was the greatest player of all time?"
Dog: "Ruth!"
Bartender: "That dog can't talk! Get out of here!"
Dog to man on the way home: "Think I should have said Ty Cobb?"

Ha ha ha! Now that's funny, sir!

I have read that Cobb as a pariah was the result of one man, a writer with some sort of vendetta. It only adds to the mystique. I have read accounts by his peers that, on the field, he was no worse than many, many others. Highest batting average ever is good enough for me. I have some very nice Ty Cobb items, and I am happy and grateful to have them. Not the least of which is a t205 that I got just before the Covid card value explosion. He's in my personal top 5 of all-time.