Paul Cobb
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John Paul Cobb
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.
- School Georgia Tech
- Born February 23, 1888 in Royston, GA USA
- Died October 27, 1964 in Sarasota, FL USA
The brother of Ty Cobb, outfielder Paul Cobb played minor league ball from 1907 to 1916. He led the 1908 Western Association with 10 triples and the 1914 Union Association with 43 doubles. Cobb only had six seasons of over 100 games played, but he stole 20 bases five times, including 48 in 1911 with the Lincoln Railsplitters.
Overall Cobb played 1,001 games hitting .283 with 206 2B, 543 R, and 189 SB.
Cobb also managed the Jacksonville Tarpons for part of 1916.
