1886 - 1961
Ty Cobb was an American baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball. He played primarily for the Detroit Tigers from 1905 to 1926 and set numerous records, including a career batting average of .366, which remains the highest in MLB history. Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936 and is known for his aggressive style of play and fierce competitiveness.