The Museum hosts some of the most sacred possessions of Ty’s, his family Bible, a letter from his father, wrist watches, an old Detroit Tigers uniform, his 1907 batting champion award, photographs of his life, a shriner’s fez, magazine articles, newspaper clippings and much, much more.
There is a 12 minute documentary on Cobb’s life that plays inside the stadium-style seated theater. The video is narrated by Larry Munson, the voice of the Georgia Bulldogs. Highlights of the video are interviews with Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones, and baseball analyst, Peter Gammons.
In addition, former Tigers bat boy, Jimmy Lanier, shares his association with Cobb and tells of how he remembers Cobb as the Tiger’s manager.
The TY COBB Museum is one of the finest sports museums in the country. It may not be the largest, but who it represents and what it stands for transcends structure.
It represents the true essence of Ty Cobb. It represents the indispensable spirit of baseball in an era when Ty Cobb truly dominated the game.
It was during a time when he was considered the Prince of Pilferers, the King of the Diamond and the greatest baseball player of all-time.
He was the first player ever inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame, and the undisputed master of inside baseball.
The museum, itself, is for certain a "Museum Built With A Bat!
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