Ty Cobb In the Matheson Silent Six Auto

[Harford20]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I am pretty sure that the other driver is Barney Oldfield, probably the most famous race car driver of the early 20th century.

Jobu, very biased here (as he is a direct relative of mine), but when talking AAA sanctioned races, Ray Harroun was as famous if not more than Oldfield from 1905-1911. Oldfield was a speed daredevil, no question unmatched here, but was often banned from big-track racing.

Dave

[insidethewrapper]

If you look carefully you can see Cobb with a "Ty Cobb back" tobacco card.

[brob28]

I assume that is the same Davy Jones that played with Cobb? If so, any idea why he is included here?

[sb1]

According to the SGC pop report their are only three graded examples of the Matheson Silent Six Postcard with Cobb and others, which includes both poses of drivers.

I am pleased to say that I will have the third example, an SGC 50 in my upcoming auction, should any of you have an interest. Just a heads up, the auction starts Jan 22nd.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Harford20

Jobu, very biased here (as he is a direct relative of mine), but when talking AAA sanctioned races, Ray Harroun was as famous if not more than Oldfield from 1905-1911. Oldfield was a speed daredevil, no question unmatched here, but was often banned from big-track racing.

Dave

I believe one of Oldfield's proudest moments is when he beat boxer Jack Johnson in a close mano a mano auto race; it was a near thing but Barney pulled it out at the finish.

[Bicem]

Dibs.

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Dibs.

Ok, ill be the under bidder then

[Michael Peich]

And I'll be the under-under bidder!

Cheers, Mike

[BeanTown]

Lets get this party started, closes tonight!

[Jobu]

An addition to this thread. The original mounted photo for the postcard with Oldfield driving, which was owned by Cobb. (9" x 11" mount, 6" x 8" photo)

[GeoPoto]

I don't mean to take sides regarding who was more famous, but when Walter Johnson took one of his first paychecks, bought a "high performance" car, and promptly got pulled over for speeding, the nick-name that he was given by his teammates, which stuck for life ("Big Train" wasn't coined until much later in his career), was "Barney". Perhaps only because it has a more distinct ring to it than "Ray".

Originally Posted by Harford20

Jobu, very biased here (as he is a direct relative of mine), but when talking AAA sanctioned races, Ray Harroun was as famous if not more than Oldfield from 1905-1911. Oldfield was a speed daredevil, no question unmatched here, but was often banned from big-track racing.

Dave