Ty_Cobb_sliding2-edit1.jpg


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English: Ty Cobb safe at third after making a triple, 8/16/[19]24. Detroit Tigers at Washington Senators. The defensive player is likely Ossie Bluege , who was the third baseman for the Senators that day. 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller. This is a cropped version of File:Ty Cobb sliding2.jpg
Date published [19]24 August 16.
Source Library of Congress [1]
Author National Photo Company
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Ty Cobb with the Detroit Tigers sliding into third base after hitting a triple as Ossie Bluege receives the throw during a game against the Washington Senators, circa August 16, 1924.

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