1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder PSA VG-EX+ 4.5

T206 Sweet Caporal Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder PSA 4.5 – Power Poised and Ready to Strike

There’s a different kind of energy in the Bat Off Shoulder pose—Ty Cobb isn’t just standing there; he’s coiled. The bat rests lightly in his hands, his body angled and alert, eyes fixed just off-frame. It's a portrait of controlled aggression—Cobb in his natural state, waiting to pounce. Among the four classic Cobb cards in the T206 series, this pose is arguably the most athletic, conveying the same tense focus that made him the most dangerous hitter of his generation.

Graded PSA 4.5, this example features the familiar Sweet Caporal advertising reverse, the most iconic back in the T206 lineup. The card boasts vibrant color, a well-registered image, and light, honest wear that lends it vintage charm without compromising eye appeal. The corners show minor rounding, the surface remains impressively clean, and Cobb’s fierce stare and crisp uniform detail come through with clarity.

This card doesn’t whisper history—it carries it boldly. By 1909, Cobb was already a league MVP and on his way to winning 12 batting titles, rewriting the rules of base running, and building the foundation of what would become a Hall of Fame career. The Bat Off Shoulder version shows him not just as a star, but as a threat in motion, ready to dominate.