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Lot #1183
Ty Cobb

Writing of his “Cobb Memorial Hospital” and a road trip with “a friend ‘Muddy’ Ruel a former ballplayer, catcher”

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Writing of his “Cobb Memorial Hospital” and a road trip with “a friend ‘Muddy’ Ruel a former ballplayer, catcher”

Lengthy ALS signed “T. R. C.,” four pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 13, 1960. Letter to Marie. In part: “Had a vicious trip to Tahoe, Carson City, Reno and back here…a friend ‘Muddy’ Ruel a former ballplayer, catcher drove, it was rugged over the pass the snow, wind, ice, etc.had to be back here, for important and last dental date, now have a new and gleaming set of ‘China clippers’ no more rabbit chewing for me or soups…I go to Royston to my hospital to rest and get some real services & attention and be close to Emory and doctors…I am full of this hellish pain, unless I fill up on pain killers to not fully abate my suffering…Now I should be in Ga. Royston tonight and after until Jan 23rd at Cobb Memorial Hospital, can contact me by phone or letter.” In fine condition. A fantastic letter with interesting content. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #428 - Ended May 14, 2014





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