Hughie Jennings and Ty Cobb
Portraits of Hughie Jennings, manager of the Detroit Tigers and Ty Cobb, outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. Center image depicts Ty Cobb sliding into third base; third baseman is Jimmy Austin of the St. Louis Browns. Hassan Triple Folders (T202) series. Printed on front: "Jennings, Detroit Amer.; Ty Cobb, Detroit Am." Printed on back: "Tyrus Cobb. 'Ty' Cobb, Detroit's outfielder, is one of the fastest players that ever lived. In 1911 he batted .420, making 248 hits, the greatest number ever made by a player in one season. He also led the American League in scoring runs, in stealing bases, in two-baggers, and three-baggers. For the five years ending 1911 his average batting figures were .371. Ty Cobb steals third. No base stealer ever lived that had anything on Ty Cobb: his record show this. There may be players that can beat him to first; but, says a prominent baseball authority, 'his vaunted speed is apparent when he extends himself in a dash where he is required to turn a corner and keep going. At this I do not believe his equal ever existed. After all, though, it is Ty's wonderful insight and daring that make him the demon of the sacks, rather than his sheer speed.' With the combination of speed, daring, and brains, Cobb is surely the terror of the opposing infield. The picture shows him just stealing third and throwing Jimmy Austin of the St. Louis Browns. Factory no. 649, 1st dist. N.Y. Hugh Jennings. 'Hughey' Jennings, manager of the Detroit Americans, was one of the greatest shortstops that ever stepped on a diamond, and is now one of the most capable and popular managers. In 1907 he received a fine offer to manage Detroit. Accepting, for three years in succession he piloted the Tigers to the head of the American League, and has made himself idol of Detroit fans. Hassan cork tip cigarettes, the Oriental smoke."
- Resource ID:
- hr000377
- Subject:
- Jennings, Hughie, 1869-1928
- Cobb, Ty, 1886-1961
- Austin, Jimmy (James Philip), 1879-1965
- Detroit Tigers (Baseball team)
- St. Louis Browns (Baseball team)
- Baseball managers--Michigan--Detroit
- Baseball cards
- Cigarette cards
- Publisher:
- American Tobacco Company
- Date:
- 1912
- Format:
- 1 cigarette card : col. ; 2.25 x 5.25 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Cigarette cards-American Tobacco Company-Hassan Triple Folders (T202)-1912-Jennings, Hughie and Cobb, Ty
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.