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Ty Cobb

“Be a good boy and don’t be sent to hell”

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“Be a good boy and don’t be sent to hell”

ALS signed “Ty,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.25, Atlanta Biltmore letterhead, July 2, 1956. Letter to ‘Doc’ Morris. In part: “Be a good boy and don’t be sent to hell for if it’s worse than I have had in Atlanta, Americus, Ga., Roanoke, Va., and Kansas City, Mo., then it is more than terrible, have to be away from air cooling some and some is more than enough for me.” In a postscript on the reverse, also signed “Ty,” Cobb invites Mr. Morris to his vacation home on Lake Tahoe. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cobb’s hand. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, grading the autograph a “9.” RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #414 - Ended September 18, 2013




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