This personal photo seems to suggest that Ty Cobb, noted for his surly demeanor and hot temper throughout his astounding 24-year career, was much more affable in retirement. Here, he (left) beams as he shakes another man's hand.
This photo measures 3" x 5" in size and is in NM condition. 01442
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)