We all know Ty Cobb's credentials on the diamond, but some might be surprised to discover that The Georgia Peach was also a devoted sportsman. Pictured prominently in this uncommon collection of Cobb's personal photographs, the Tigers legend handles fowl in two of the six images. Pictured more prominently are the birds themselves, which appear in every photograph.
Each image is approximately 3" x 5" in size and NM condition. A Dr. R.D. Sloane Leamington photographer credit has been embossed on each image. 01476
Rex Teeslink served as Ty Cobb’s medical caretaker from May 24, 1961 until Cobb’s death on July 17 of the same year. In the waning weeks of the baseball great’s life, he and Teeslink forged a lasting bond. In fact, Teeslink indicates that he was among the few people Cobb trusted during the last days of his life, and the loyal caretaker was one of only two people present when the iconic Tiger took his final breath.
Upon Cobb’s passing, Teeslink was willed several items, including one of Cobb’s personal scrapbooks. These rarely seen, entirely original images come from that scrapbook. Each of these treasured photographs is accompanied by a Sporting News Collection hologram, and an individual Letter of Authenticity, written and personally signed by Mr. Rex Teeslink himself.
(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)