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Lot 597
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Lot Number: 597
Description: Rare and Important Ty Cobb game worn and autographed 1928 Philadelphia Athletics home jersey. When mentioned, the name Cobb evokes thoughts of toughness, competition, perserverance, and excellence all of which are attributes to the man who many title as the greatest player in the history of baseball. The offered jersey is nothing less then one of the finest pieces of baseball related clothing extant and one of the few Ty Cobb game worn jerseys ever to be offered. The jersey itself is a cream color flannel retaining its' original pale blue "A" on breast which has perfect aging coloration. "Cobb" is chain stitched in the collar and has faded to a light red, collar also retains its' original Spalding manufacturer's label. As is the case with many shirts from this era the sleeves have been cut just above the wrists, also retains all of its' original buttons. Perhaps most notably this particular jersey has been signed by Ty Cobb just below his chain stitched name in the collar and as such is the only is the only known signed example. The jersey was obtained from the family of legendary comedian (and baseball collector) Joe E. Brown by noted baseball collector Barry Halper and was subsequently sold at Sothebys as part of the the now legendary Halper collection. The jersey was purchased and then given away in a contest by the Upper Deck baseball card company to the current consignor. Unique opportunity to acquire a spectacular signed jersey from one of the original Hall of Fame inductees: EX
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