What We Have Learned About Ty Cobbs With a Ty Cobb Back

[canjond]

In addition to what Jim said, it is fairly common for products to be marketed under the original company even after being purchased. For example, Allen & Ginter was acquired by the ATC in the 1890s, and then transferred to Liggett & Myers after the trust break-up of ATC. However, its packaging also said "produced by Allen & Ginter," and then somewhere (usually below that) would say "successor ATC" or "successor L&M."

Another observation from the ad, however. Not three cities are listed - one of which being Atlanta. This coincides with Ted's observations of a Ty Cobb back appearing in Russell's collection around 1910. Atlanta surely was one of the markets for this product.

[PWeso81]

Can someone give me a very, very short rundown of the problem with the Ty Cobb/Ty Cobb being considered a true T206?

Thanks

[vintagewhitesox]

This is a great thread, when distilled to the facts, very informative. Thanks Jim and Ted for the info. This should be archived.

[Abravefan11]

For what it's worth the Ty Cobb Tobacco advertisements appear as follows in 1910 newspapers:

Macon Telegraph, GA - Feb 8, 10, 12, 13. Mar 8

Augusta Chronicle, GA - Feb 20, 27 Mar 6, 13

Grand Forks Herald, ND - Mar 6

Bisbee Daily Review, AZ - Mar 6

Evening News, CA - Mar 8

The Augusta Chronicle's four ads were the only to feature the Cobb image Shawn originally posted and myself above.

[PWeso81]

Originally Posted by PWeso81

Can someone give me a very, very short rundown of the problem with the Ty Cobb/Ty Cobb being considered a true T206?

Thanks

I am still interested in knowing why this debate is so heated. I have no agenda. I am here to learn. I just do not want to read 200 posts to figure it out.

Thanks