Ty Cobb, born on December 18, 1886, and died on July 17, 1961, was one of the greatest baseball players in American professional baseball history. Known for his exceptional hitting skills and on-field performance, Cobb achieved remarkable feats during his MLB career, including over 4,000 hits, over 3,000 runs scored, and over 2,000 stolen bases. His career is filled with legendary stories, and he is often referred to as the 'King of Steals'.
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“When I played ball, I didn't play for fun.”
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“When two doctors pass each other on the street they wink at each other.”
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“I never could stand losing. Second place didn't interest me. I had a fire in my belly.”
“I regret to this day that I never went to college. I feel I should have been a doctor.”
“When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.”
“A ball bat is a wondrous weapon.”
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“He (Shoeless Joe Jackson) was the finest natural hitter in the history of the game.”
“The great American game should be an unrelenting war of nerves.”
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“When I came to Detroit I was just a mild-mannered Sunday-school boy.”
“The most important part of a player's body is above his shoulders.”
“I've been called one of the hardest bargainers who ever held out, and I'm proud of it.”
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“The crowd makes the ballgame.”
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