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LOT #80119 |
Current Bid: $14,000
1909 E102 Set Of 25 Ty Cobb PSA EX 5 - Only Two Higher....
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1909 E102 Set Of 25 Ty Cobb PSA EX 5 - Only Two Higher.1909 E102 "Set of 25."
For decades this series has always fascinated collectors because it was somewhere along the line that the cards were mistakenly dated to 1908 opening it up to claims that it contained the rookie card of Ty Cobb. However, Dave Shean is on the 25 different man roster with Boston, a team he was traded to in 1909, ending that debate. The cards offer no insight into who distributed them and maybe they were just meant to be given out by any type of business. The base of the reverse, below the cascading layout of subjects were, by design, left with an awkward blank area (like trade cards of the 19th century). Along the top, ad copy reads, "This Picture is one of a set of Twenty-five BASE BALL PLAYERS, as follows" which should have been pretty cut and dried, but there are second cards of Honus Wagner, Dots Miller, Larry Dotye, and Boss Schmidt - the rarest cards in the series - making for a "Set of 29." The Dots Miller "Fielding" variant is famous for its rarity. All illustrations parallel the E101, E105 and all E92 brands. This auction features a fantastic partial set, all graded by PSA, that collectively generates a 5.4 GPA (no easy task with caramel cards) and would rank as the #2 Current Finest set on the PSA Set Registry. Most rank among the finest or among the finest on the PSA census.
Offered is a certified baseball legend. Ty Cobb with the Detroit Tigers, a team he spent almost an entire career with. Phenomenal card. With perfect centering it is alarming what this card would have graded. Wonderfully saturated and still brilliant colors, all in precise alignment. Ty Cobb's influence on Major League Baseball is enduring, marked by a career that epitomized skill, dedication, and tenacity. His .366 lifetime batting average remains a benchmark for hitting excellence, reflecting his ability to consistently perform at the highest level. Cobb's aggressive style of play and intensity on the field set him apart from his peers, earning him admiration and respect despite occasional controversy. Beyond statistics, Cobb's impact extended to the development of the game itself, influencing strategies and player development for generations. His legacy as a Detroit Tiger and baseball icon continues to resonate, reminding fans and historians alike of his unmatched contributions to America's pastime.
Graded PSA EX 5. Total Pop: Only fifty-six. Total Pop For Grade: Seven. Graded Higher: Only Two.
From the collection of World Golf Hall of Famer Fred Couples!
Guide Value or Estimate: $30,000 - up.
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Auction Info
2026 April 3 - 4 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auction #50084 (go to Auction Home page)
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3rd
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