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Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty
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A Fascinating And Authoritative Biography Of Perhaps The Most Controversial Player In Baseball History, Ty Cobbthe Best Work Ever Written On This American Sports Legend: Its A Major Reconsideration Of A Reputation Unfairly Maligned For Decades (The Boston Globe).Ty Cobb Is Baseball Royalty, Maybe Even The Greatest Player Ever. His Lifetime Batting Average Is Still The Highest In History, And When He Retired In 1928, After Twentyone Years With The Detroit Tigers And Two With The Philadelphia Athletics, He Held More Than Ninety Records. But The Numbers Dont Tell Half Of Cobbs Tale. The Georgia Peach Was By Far The Most Thrilling Player Of The Era: When The Hall Of Fame Began In 1936, He Was The First Player Voted In.But Cobb Was Also One Of The Games Most Controversial Characters. He Got In A Lot Of Fights, On And Off The Field, And Was Often Accused Of Being Overly Aggressive. Even His Supporters Acknowledged That He Was A Fierce Competitor, But He Was Also Widely Admired. After His Death In 1961, However, His Reputation Morphed Into That Of A Virulent Racist Who Also Hated Children And Women, And Was In Turn Hated By His Peers.How Did This Happen? Who Is The Real Ty Cobb? Setting The Record Straight, Charles Leerhsen Pushed Aside The Myths, Traveled To Georgia And Detroit, And Retraced Cobbs Journey From The Shy Son Of A Professor And State Senator Who Was Progressive On Race For His Time To Americas First True Sports Celebrity. The Result Is A Noble [And] Convincing (The New York Times Book Review) Biography That Is Groundbreaking, Thorough, And Compellingthe Most Complete, Wellresearched, And Thorough Treatment That Has Ever Been Written (The Tampa Tribune).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty' about? A: This biography explores the life of Ty Cobb, a highly controversial figure in baseball history, examining his impact on the sport and his complex legacy.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Charles Leerhsen, who delves deep into Cobb's life and career.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty'? A: It was published on May 17, 2016.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover or paperback edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: What themes are explored in this biography? A: The biography examines themes of reputation, race, competitiveness, and the transformation of Cobb's legacy over time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with baseball history? A: Yes, the book provides context and background, making it accessible for readers new to baseball history.
- Q: What makes this biography unique compared to others about Ty Cobb? A: Charles Leerhsen's work is noted for its thorough research and attempts to set the record straight about Cobb's life and character.
- Q: Can I expect a balanced view of Ty Cobb in this biography? A: Yes, the author aims to provide a nuanced perspective on Cobb, addressing both his achievements and controversies.