This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/9/2020
Arguably the greatest pure hitter to ever take to the baseball diamond, Ty Cobb single-signed baseballs have always been highly prized by autograph collectors. Even though Cobb lived to the age of seventy-four (13 years longer than Babe Ruth), his reputation for being unfriendly and unapproachable no doubt deterred potential autograph seekers. That being said, Cobb single signed baseballs are by far rarer than the Ruth variety, making them a tough find for baseball collectors. Presented here is a rare opportunity to acquire one of these signed spheres from the Georgia Peach himself for an attainable value! This vintage Reach Official American League (Ban Johnson) baseball was signed by Ty Cobb on a side panel. The Georgia Peach used black steel-tip fountain ink to delicately pen his iconic signature, adding a simple flourish underneath. The baseball shows moderate scuffing and signs of use, as well as a couple of spots of staining. The autograph has worn over time, but is still legible. See images for condition details. With Cobb's lifetime being further and further in the past and these single signed balls being such a rarity, you don't want to miss the opportunity to own this rare example! Accompanied by Letters of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA) and PSA/DNA.