1911 T205 Ty Cobb - Polar Bear Back - SGC 55 (4.5) - Factory No. 6 - HOF

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/6/2016

Without question, Ty Cobb was the greatest ball player of his era, with his aggressive playing style and skilled batting abilities. He was featured in a multitude of advertisements and premium pieces throughout his playing career. Some of the more notable items featuring his likeness were the tobacco cards of the early 1900s. This T205 is a shining example of Cobb at the start of his Hall of Fame career. This particular card is SGC graded 55 VG/EX+ (4.5) - there is only 1 graded higher in SGC's Population Report as of the lotting of this card. This card, with Cobb's portrait in the center of the red diamond with the green surround and gold border, is a solid hit for all tobacco card fans, and is an exciting start to the auction of this fresh-to-the-market tobacco card collection.

Condition: VG/EX+