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Amazing LS signed “Ty Cobb,” two pages, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 10, 1948. Letter to "Stephen C. Clark, Cooperstown, N.Y.," philanthropist and founder of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. In part: "I want to acknowledge receipt of, and thank you for sending me the framed photograph of my plaque in the National Baseball Hall of Fame…The photograph arrived in good order. One thing I would like to say Mr. Clark, in having the great honor bestowed upon me as being the first to be voted into this National Baseball museum. That when I was asked to contribute some momento's, uniforms, shoes, etc. I was unable to do what I would like to have, for I had just given them away to boys who had asked for them, also the moths got some of the uniforms. This I confess to you, that I have a regret that I could not make a better donation, than is represented there now." In fine condition, with two file holes to the top edge and a small water spot affecting one word on the first page.
Ty Cobb was one of baseball’s most electrifying and fierce competitors. Over a 24-year career, primarily with the Detroit Tigers, Cobb set innumerable Major League records, including a career batting average of .366—the highest in history. Renowned for his aggressive style of play and relentless drive to win, he dominated the sport during the early 20th century. In 1936, Cobb became one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving the highest percentage of votes among his legendary peers.
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