Who made it onto the Mount Rushmore of Detroit Tiger Greats and who was left off

[kalinecountry]

Ty Cobb could have gone 0 for his next 2,529 ABs and would have still been a career .300 hitter. At 600 at bats per year, that’s hitless in 4 seasons.

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[kalinecountry]

In 1911, Ty Cobb came very close to leading the league in singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. He was 3 shy in the HR category, Home Run Baker led the league with 11.

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[kalinecountry]

2023 Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ty Cobb in 1911 are the only players in MLB history to have 75+ extra-base hits and 60+ stolen bases in the same season. Both Acuna Jr. and Cobb were born on December 18, 111 years apart (1886 and 1997).

 

[kalinecountry]

Competitors on the ball field, and the golf course. Cobb and Ruth.

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[kalinecountry]

Even at 58 years old, Ty Cobb still had that unique batting grip.

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[kalinecountry]

This is a long listen but this rare Ty Cobb interview from the 1930’s is well worth your time.

 

[kalinecountry]

Ty Cobb and Ted Williams.

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[kalinecountry]

Ty Cobb and Jim Thorpe early in their Baseball careers.

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[kalinecountry]

Ty Cobb had his tonsils removed without anesthesia and then played a baseball game later that day.

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[kalinecountry]

Ty Cobb, who played baseball from 1905 to 1928, held over 90 MLB records at his retirement. Cobb still holds 20 records including career batting average (.367).

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