All proceeds from endorsements and public appearances now were directly forwarded to these two enterprises. Ty would say, “just make that out to the Cobb Educational Foundation,” he would direct.
Royston had made her own plans for Ty’s homecoming. The then mayor of Royston, Reeder Tucker, whose father had bought part of the old Cobb farm back in 1925, had sent a telegram to Ty assuring him of his “welcome home.” The telegram Ty described himself as being, “mighty proud of,” went like this;
“Ty Cobb:”
“ No news in years has so thrilled our people as that heralded to the world Monday in which you stated your intention to return to the old hometown and make it your permanent residence. As mayor, representing our entire citizenry, I want to assure you of a most cordial welcome and to express the hope that you will make it real soon. You placed Royston on the map as but few men have ever been able to do for their hometown. We not only love you for that, Ty, but for the most excellent gentleman we here know you to be. Hurry, Ty, hurry!
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