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Cobb, Tyrus Raymond

Born
12/18/1886
Birthplace
Narrows, Georgia
Titles and Honors
1905-1926 - played with Detroit Tigers in American League
1921-26 Manager of Detroit Tigers
Held the American League records in batting and base stealing; Amassed a fortune in investments in automobile plants and Coca Cola.
Occupation
1904 - Began baseball career in Augusta, Georgia
1905-26 - Played with Detroit Tigers in American league.
1921-26 - Manager of Detroit Tigers
1926 - Sold to Philadelphia
Publications
Ref: Detroit Public Library Biog. Div. clipping files.
NEW CENTURY CYCLOPEDIA OF NAMES, Vol. I
Spouse
1) Charlie Lonbard, m. 1908, 2) Frances Cass, m. 1949
Nationality
American

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