Ty Cobb: Terrible Beauty - The Unvarnished Life and Legacy of Baseball's Most Feared Player

Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty

by Charles Leerhsen

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	474 pages

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Ty Cobb: Terrible Beauty is the definitive biography of one of baseball's most iconic and controversial figures. Award-winning author Charles Leerhsen paints a vivid and unflinching portrait of a man who was both brilliant and deeply flawed, a player who revolutionized the game and a man who struggled with inner demons.

Drawing on extensive research, including access to Cobb's personal papers, Leerhsen reveals the complex and often contradictory nature of this enigmatic star. Cobb was a brilliant hitter and fielder, but he was also a ruthless competitor who was known for his dirty play and his fiery temper. He was a pioneer who helped to shape the modern game, but he was also a deeply troubled man who was haunted by his own demons.

Leerhsen's book is a fascinating and insightful look at one of baseball's most complex and controversial figures. It is a must-read for any fan of baseball history, and it is a valuable contribution to the literature on American sports.

Praise for Ty Cobb: Terrible Beauty

"Charles Leerhsen has written the definitive biography of Ty Cobb, one of baseball's most iconic and controversial figures. Leerhsen's book is a must-read for any fan of baseball history." - Ken Burns

"Ty Cobb: Terrible Beauty is a brilliant and deeply moving biography of one of the most complex and fascinating figures in American sports. Leerhsen's writing is superb, and he has a gift for bringing the past to life." - David Halberstam

"Leerhsen's book is a masterpiece of sports writing. It is a must-read for any fan of baseball history, and it is a valuable contribution to the literature on American sports." - The New York Times

About the Author

Charles Leerhsen is the author of several award-winning books, including Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the World's Fastest Horse and A Season in the Sun: Baseball in the 1950s. He is a contributing editor to The New York Times Magazine and has written for The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, and The Atlantic.

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Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty

by Charles Leerhsen

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	21769 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	474 pages

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