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Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight. Apr 10, 2016 18:22:37 GMT -5

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Post by trailboss on Apr 10, 2016 18:22:37 GMT -5

I hope this doesn't cross the line into politics, but I sincerely don't think it does...more about correcting a false narrative on a man's reputation...that as the article says, has been burned into the minds of people who watched "Field of dreams".

imprimis.hillsdale.edu/who-was-ty-cobb-the-history-we-know-thats-wrong/

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crapgame Moderator Drawing of my beloved Daisy by my mom from picture my wife and daughter took for father's day Posts: 2,470 First Name: Mike Favorite Pipe: The one I have smoking right this minute Favorite Tobacco: A few codger OTC.. My own blends, english, aromatics, Va/pers, well anything but Lakelands so it seems Location:	Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight. Apr 10, 2016 18:38:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by crapgame on Apr 10, 2016 18:38:49 GMT -5 Great read..I never really knew anything about Ty Cobb and this really was flled with much info..thanks for sharing!
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papipeguy Moderator Consigliere Posts: 5,577 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Any of my 6 Gabrieli's, my 2 RD Pipes and 2 JZP pipes. Favorite Tobacco: Warrior Plug and War Horse Bar. Location:	Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight. Apr 10, 2016 19:08:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by papipeguy on Apr 10, 2016 19:08:13 GMT -5 Wonderful article. It certainly changes things in my mind. Thanks for sharing this.
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trailboss Pro Member lincoln Posts: 21,184 First Name: Charlie Favorite Pipe: Whatever I am presently smoking. Favorite Tobacco: No 1 personal favorite Location:	Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight. Apr 10, 2016 19:56:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by trailboss on Apr 10, 2016 19:56:34 GMT -5 Unfortunately John, I cannot set the record straight on a certain guitar playing guy...the rumors are true.
	Last Edit: Apr 10, 2016 19:57:18 GMT -5 by trailboss "Governments may think and say as they like, but force cannot be eliminated, and it is the only real and unanswerable power. We are told that the pen is mightier than the sword, but I know which of these weapons I would choose."~Sir Adrian

papipeguy Moderator Consigliere Posts: 5,577 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Any of my 6 Gabrieli's, my 2 RD Pipes and 2 JZP pipes. Favorite Tobacco: Warrior Plug and War Horse Bar. Location:	Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight. Apr 10, 2016 20:13:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by papipeguy on Apr 10, 2016 20:13:09 GMT -5 Hmm, a story for another day no doubt.
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Ty Cobb, Setting The Record Straight.

Post by trailboss on Apr 10, 2016 18:22:37 GMT -5

Post by crapgame on Apr 10, 2016 18:38:49 GMT -5

Post by papipeguy on Apr 10, 2016 19:08:13 GMT -5

Post by trailboss on Apr 10, 2016 19:56:34 GMT -5

Post by papipeguy on Apr 10, 2016 20:13:09 GMT -5