MLB Memorabilia Original MLB Art and Prints – Ty Cobb, one of the game?ÇÖs first great players, dominated his era with a strong bat, and incredible speed. Known for playing the game with grit and determination, his style of play often went to the edge of the rules, and sometimes, even beyond the rules. He was rumored to have sharpened his cleats before each game so that he could spike his opponents as he slid into a base. Regardless of what you thought of his aggressive tactics, there was no denying his on the field accomplishments. He retired with 4,189 hits, an all time record that stood for fifty years. His 892 career stolen bases were considered the standard of the modern era, and this mark was also not surpassed for fifty years. Here we see the Georgia Peach, in typical fashion, sliding hard into third base in a game at Hilltop Park against the New York Highlanders..

MLB Memorabilia Original MLB Art and Prints – One of baseball?ÇÖs last remaining links to its past, Fenway Park still brings fans to the game as it was in the early 1900?ÇÖs. With its unusual configurations and the proximity of the stands to the players, the park serves as an intimate connection with the fans their beloved team. Here we see the park shortly after it opened in 1912, the same week that the Titanic sunk on its maiden voyage. In its early years, the Park saw great teams consistently play important games. In fact, the Boston Braves played their home World Series games there in 1914, because it sat more fans than their stadium. Ironically, the next year, the Sox won the American League Pennant and played their home World Series games at the just completed Braves Field, about one mile away. The reason? It sat more fans!.