This 7.8" x 9.8" 1905 MLB Debut Photo with the inscription of "4/18/60" has been personally signed by Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers., receiving an Autograph Grade of Mint 9! The photo comes encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA. This is a terrific opportunity to possess a Ty Cobb offering consisting of three unusual, and compelling, Cobb items: 1) A signed and inscribed photograph that shows "the Georgia Peach" on the Detroit Tigers bench just minutes before his Major League debut on August 30, 1905; 2) A detailed Cobb-signed note written on the back of the photograph to a Reverend Gerdau that is a great behind-the-scenes glimpse into the minutes just before Cobb's Major League debut; 3) A handwritten mailing envelope, addressed to the aforementioned Reverend Gerdau, containing Cobb's signature above the return address. In the photograph Cobb is seated next to Bill Armour, in civilian clothes, the Detroit manager. On the photo back, Cobb, again using his "patented" green fountain ink, has inscribed and signed an incredible note, forthright and greatly revealing in its detailed candor: "Rev.: - Here is a reprint, best I can do, per many demands. I have other reprints but thought this would be a little unusual for only a very few of these are held by anyone. This is about five minutes before my first game of Major League [sic], in Detroit, August 1905. My manager then was Tom Armour. and he is telling me to go out there and be calm and not over awed [sic] by stands or crowd. New York Highlanders then. Chesbro, a great spitball pitcher, first time at bat, two bases, a help from above I feel even now. Luck also. I was 18 years of age. Ty Cobb."
From Cobb's personal message, we can see that this offering came from Cobb and his personal collection. The offered image is very rare in itself, but then surpasses rarity and becomes UNIQUE, a treasure with the personal connections to Cobb.