Ty Cobb full signature ball opinion

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by JimStinson

Wow !

Thanks for the link to the story and while indeed it appears the ball sold for the amount mentioned there is nothing in the story that says the ball actually came from his estate. I have a collector friend that knew Ernie personally and collects Ty Cobb. I'll ask him about it. In the meantime this thread has taught me a few important lessons
1) Never go to an auction where Denny McLain greets me at the door
2) Never go to an auction with 12K in my pocket after I have been drinking
3) If at all possible try and outlive your kids

Some great words to live by, except maybe #3. Rumor has it a "collector" from Rochester, MI reportedly bought the ball to donate to a museum. The auctioneer has done numerous auctions in the past, constantly selling fake stuff with COA from Frangiapani. I have gone and tried to warn people, but no-one listens. I have even contacted local authorities, I guess to no avail. I would love to get Ron K. involved, but don't know him personally.

[JimStinson]

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[JimStinson]

Mentioned this to a friend of the late great announcer Ernie Harwell this morning and he had this to say (with his permission to quote)

"I spoke with Ernie all the time, Ernie knew Cobb well. He told me he never got anything signed by him"

[mr2686]

Jim, I'm going to have to disagree with you...I do believe the lint in his pockets was sold so that we can have 1/1 game used lint cards. Geez, I think this hobby is just passing me by!!