Ty Cobb quotes
Ty Cobb was an American baseball player regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the sport's history. His aggressive playing style and numerous records set new standards for Major League Baseball. He is often remembered for his intense competitiveness and lasting impact on the game. Here are 30 of his quotes:
Certainly it is okay for them to play. I see no reason in the world why we shouldn't compete with colored athletes as long as they conduct themselves with politeness and gentility. Let me say also that no white man has the right to be less of a gentleman than a colored man, in my book that goes not only for baseball but in all walks of life.
Ty Cobb
On the diamond, I had been rough on Babe. I'd never taken my spurs out of his hide and one day he'd come looking for me in the Detroit clubhouse with fistic mayhem in mind. We'd won and lost duels to each other way back since 1915, when Babe had been a rookie pitcher with Bill Carrigan's Boston Red Sox. To add heat to the situation, some press association or other was always holding a poll to pick between Ruth and Cobb as the all-time star player.
Ty Cobb
I can't honestly say that I appreciate the way in which he changed baseball - from a game of science to an extension of his powerful slugging - but he was the most natural and unaffected man I ever knew. No one ever loved life more. No one ever inspired more youngsters. I have reverence for his marvelous ability. I look forward to meeting him again some day.
Ty Cobb
Ty Cobb
Occupation: American Athlete
Born: December 18, 1886
Died: July 17, 1961
Quotes count: 30
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