Charles Leerhsen

Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty

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ISBN 13:
9781451645798
author:
Charles Leerhsen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster Reprint edition
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2.8 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Sports, Hobbies & Games, American Sports, Baseball, Charles Leerhsen,Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty,Simon & Schuster,1451645791,Sports,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,Baseball players - United States,Cobb, Ty,B
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New
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Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty A fascinating and authoritative biography of Ty Cobb, one of baseball's most enigmatic figures. This book sets the record straight on a reputation unfairly maligned for decades. Cobb was a complex player, both thrilling to watch and notorious for his aggressive behavior. He held numerous records when he retired in 1928, but his legacy has been marred by controversy. Who is the real Ty Cobb? Charles Leerhsen's biography explores Cobb's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a progressive politician to his rise as America's first true sports celebrity. Through meticulous research and a nuanced approach, Leerhsen sheds light on the myths surrounding Cobb's life, revealing a more complete and compelling picture.

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