Ty Cobb

Tyrus Raymond Cobb (The Georgia Peach)

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: December 18, 1886 in Narrows, GA
High School: Franklin County HS (Royston, GA)
Debut: August 30, 1905
Final Game: September 11, 1928
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1936 (222/226 ballots).
View Ty Cobb Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: July 17, 1961 in Atlanta, GA
Buried: Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, GA
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1921	34	Detroit Tigers	AL		154	71	82	.464	6	Player/Manager
2	1922	35	Detroit Tigers	AL		155	79	75	.513	3	Player/Manager
3	1923	36	Detroit Tigers	AL		155	83	71	.539	2	Player/Manager
4	1924	37	Detroit Tigers	AL		156	86	68	.558	3	Player/Manager
5	1925	38	Detroit Tigers	AL		156	81	73	.526	4	Player/Manager
6	1926	39	Detroit Tigers	AL		157	79	75	.513	6	Player/Manager
					6 years	933	479	444	.519	4.0

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