Dec 13, 2022 · Cobb marveled at the Japanese players’ fielding and speed, while noting that they were better hitters than had been described. Cobb’s opinion was shared by the others. “Japan …

Extremely rare and one of two known, this January 1929 issue of "Yakyukai" or "Baseball World" features the Tour of Japan and is simply amazing. Wearing the uniform of Daimai, where Cobb …

In fall 1928, Herb Hunter returned to Japan with just three other players: Ty Cobb, Bob Shawkey and Fred "Bootnose" Hofman, all of whom had just ended their major league careers. They …

Jan 8, 1995 · Having dragged the combative 74-year-old Cobb out of brawls in casinos and taken a dangerous ride down snow-covered Route 50 from Lake Tahoe to Carson City during that …

Cobb was not popular with his teammates, and as Cobb became the biggest star in baseball, Crawford was unhappy with the preferential treatment given to Cobb. Cobb was allowed to …

Jun 5, 2013 · Jimmy Horio died from bone cancer in 1949 and although he never reached his goal of becoming the first Japanese-American in the majors, his influence on the game in Japan is …

Aug 15, 2015 · Ichiro Suzuki singled in the first inning for his 4,192nd career hit in the major leagues and Japan, passing Ty Cobb's total that ranks second in history.

While most collectors are familiar with the two celebrated baseball tours of Japan made by Connie Mack's All American Team in 1931 and 1934, few are aware that Ty Cobb, Bob Shawkey, …

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Aug 15, 2015 · Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki passed Ty Cobb in career hits, combining his totals from Japan and MLB.