37. 1909-11 T206 Old Mill Ty Cobb (HOF – Bat Off Shoulder) – PSA GOOD 2
Well-centered and vibrant “Bat Off Shoulder” pose for the legendary Ty Cobb, one of the cleanest and clearest examples we’ve seen in this collector grade. This listing is further elevated by its tough Old Mill back, a far scarcer find than T206’s more common brand variations. As just one of five members composing Cooperstown’s inagural class, Cobb stands out in baseball history like few others for his on-field fire and top-tier demand from card collectors. This distinctive pose shows his “split grip,” with top hand raised a bit to improve control of the bat barrel. His books on baseball covered how to place your hits with precision, echoing his focused demeanor on this iconic card.
This PSA 2 displays glowing pastel colors, excellent registration, and wonderful portrait detail. Its technical score reflects balanced corner rounding, marks along its left edge, and varying surface noise on each side that distracts little from Cobb’s strong central image and sherbet background. This remains one of the most-demanded T206 cards, offered in an accessible and presentable grade.
MINIMUM BID: $2,000
38. 1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb (HOF – Bat On Shoulder) – PSA GOOD+ 2.5
39. 1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb (HOF – Red Background) – PSA FR 1.5
This listing features one of the key members of any T206 collection, a well-centered “Bat On Shoulder” pose for Ty Cobb. It shows strong color and clarity for the legend and future Cooperstown inductee, who led Detroit to three straight World Series appearances, 1907-09. This enduring success inspired T206 creators to give Cobb four different cards, including this “hard stare” pose that intimidated so many pitchers of his day.
Several members of the T206 “White Border” release stand out for their excellent composition, color, and collectibility, with Ty Cobb clearly among that august group. This “red background” portrait for Cobb balances accessibility and allure, making it one of the most popular cards in tobacco’s seminal set. Its central image shows Cobb at his baseball best, with that
Note a subtle detail of this composition, the side buckle on that trouser belt. Experienced and aggressive runners wore their belt off-center to avoid gouging themselves when sliding. This buckle tells you how Ty expected to hit the dirt, with the left side down and the right spikes high, as he notoriously did to command the basepaths. This PSA 2.5 shows terrific registration, color, and centering. Modest corner rounding and a bump at top right justify the technical grade without interfering with its fine image. The player pose shines through as an excellent example for this grade. Cobb continues to bring new generations of hobbyists into prewar sets, thanks to his intense love of the game, evocative cards, and memorable character. This is sure to please any completionist, Hall of Fame collector, or fan of the Georgia Peach himself.
elevated collar and Tigers jersey on fine display.
PSA’s 1.5 score follows from its corners and back toning, as Ty’s front image delivers a compelling look at the Hall of Fame legend, regardless of technical grade. Modest rounding and chipping along the periphery do little to take away from one of the most important and desirable cards in this entire T206 issue.
MINIMUM BID: $750
MINIMUM BID: $1,500
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