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1924-25 Ty Cobb Game-Used Bat PSA/DNA GU 10.. ...
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1924-25 Ty Cobb Game-Used Bat PSA/DNA GU 10.
Best-In-Class Expert Analysis/Summary:
In the realm of Ty Cobb gamers known, this bat remains one of the hobby's finest overall examples. It combines extraordinary player characteristics, including Cobb's trademark tape application along the handle (which is entirely intact and darkened from extensive use) and cleat marks that are visible along the barrel, with a level of provenance that not only sheds light on its origin but also helps tell a story about Cobb's relationship with a noteworthy baseball family.
This bat is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the grandson (John Pflueger) of former major leaguer Luke Sewell, brother of Hall of Famer Joe Sewell. The relationship between the Sewell family and Cobb is well documented. Sewell is quoted in The Man In The Dugout, a 1977 book authored by Donald Honig. While commenting on the changes in the game, including the difference in bat construction over time, Sewell would say, "You see, the bat changed. I've got one that Ty Cobb gave me years ago, and you can see the difference. Those bats didn't have big ends on them; the weight was more evenly distributed, with bigger handles and smaller barrels than what you've got today."
The quality of the provenance is only surpassed by the immense eye appeal the bat offers due to its Cobb-specific modifications, degree of use, and stellar state of preservation. This bat checks all the relevant boxes for the astute collector.