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Cobb: A Biography

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Book Synopsis: As a boy in the 1890s he went looking for thrills, jumping off barn roofs and walking tightropes in a rural Georgia that still burned with humiliation from the Civil War. As an old man in the 1960s he dared death, careening drunk along icy roads late at night; he picked fights, refused to take his medicine, and drove off all his friends and admirers. He went to his deathbed alone, clutching a loaded pistol and a bag containing millions of dollars worth of cash and securities.

During the years in between, he became, according to the author of this new biography, "the most shrewd, inventive, lurid, detested, mysterious, and superb of all baseball players." He was Ty Cobb.

In Cobb, author Al Stump tells how he was given a fascinating window into the Georgia Peach's life and times when the dying Cobb hired him in 1960 to ghost-write his autobiography.

From those months with Cobb came Cobb's 1961 My Life in Baseball, a carefully sanitized justification of Cobb's life and career that was published shortly after the Hall-of-Famer's death. But much of what Cobb told him, and the darker side of Cobb's life, went unreported and untold. Until now.

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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating life of one of baseball's greatest legends? Look no further than Cobb: A Biography Book. With its meticulously researched and captivating storytelling, this book will transport you back in time to the thrilling era of the 1890s, where young Ty Cobb sought thrills and excitement in rural Georgia.

Discover the intriguing journey of a man who went from daring death in the 1960s to becoming the most revered and controversial baseball player of all time. Cobb's life was filled with adrenaline, as he picked fights, defied every convention, and lived life on his own terms. The author, Al Stump, provides a rare glimpse into Cobb's enigmatic personality and unveils the untold stories that shaped his legacy.

Be prepared to have your breath taken away as Cobb's life unfolds before your eyes. Stump's gripping narrative will leave you hanging on every word, as you explore the shrewdness, inventiveness, and detestation that contributed to Cobb's legend. From his humble beginnings to his bitter end, Cobb's story will both captivate and astonish you.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of a baseball icon. Get your hands on a copy of Cobb: A Biography Book and experience the unparalleled thrill of unravelling the mysteries surrounding this larger-than-life figure. Unlock the secrets that were kept hidden for years.

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