Ty Cobb, the asshole that he was, was born on this day. As I go through the ton of stuff I have never posted and look for inspiration on what to post when, stumbling upon somebody's birthday makes for a perfect excuse to write about the item. Although, when the item is as awesome as this 1957 PSA Authentic Type 1 International News Photo of two legendary players in a wacky situation, there really isn't a need for any other reason.
Cobb and Joe DiMaggio are appearing for this fun photo at an Old Timers' Game between their respective teams at Yankee Stadium on July 27th of 1957. The Georgia Peach is living up to his name as he feeds Joltin' Joe a peach. Cobb in a suit and Joe in full uniform makes for fun imagery.
I really quite like the vibrant red Brown Brothers sticker on the back and I dig how the reverse of vintage photos have so much life to what otherwise can often be an insignificant part of so much of what we collect in this hobby. The back also notes in someone's writing the aforementioned info about why they are together for this glorious image to exist at all.
This is a most welcome and weird add to my Cobb Collection.
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