To many baseball historians and pundits, Ty Cobb is the greatest man to grace the diamond. Because he wasn't as endearing as Babe Ruth, Cobb has been shunned from the same spotlight which shined so brightly on the Bambino.
When the game started, Cobb unleashed his fury on the opposition and never let up. There were no handshakes or lighter moments when the Georgia Peach was competing. He played full speed at all times. MEARS has offered a variety of Ty Cobb treasures. Everything from signed checks to a record-setting game used and signed bat have been offered by our website, but this offering is unique to the fullest extent.
In support of famed sportswriter Arch Ward is this two-page letter, all written in the hand of Cobb. The full text reads:
"Mr. Ed H. Williams 3/28/50
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Mr. Williams:
I am informed that many are to be gathered to honor Arch Ward on April 16th in Chicago and that I am and feel deprived of the honor of being among those so assembled, but I feel the impulse to write a message, which through an I hope, can be conveyed to Arch and all those there of this night.
First I feel that all those there to honor Arch are being honored to be able to honor Arch Ward.
Arch Ward has done so much in his capacity in sports and particularly iniating (sic) the annual All-Star baseball game which has done so much in the interest of the game and the players. So will you please salute him for an old ex-baseball player and wish him all thats good in his years to live.
Sincerely
Ty Cobb".
The entire letter, on Cobb's personal stationery, is written in black ink. There are staple holes on the left side but they do not touch any of the writing. The regular compacting folds do not impede the autograph or negatively affect the offering either.
Overall, a historic document, send from a baseball icon to a man who helped bring the game of baseball to new levels. It was Ward who was instrumental in getting the Baseball All Star Game, College All Star football game and Golden Gloves boxing initiated.
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