High above in the darkness loomedthe rim of the Snake River Canyon. Amazon has encountered an error. I guess its a funny word to use, but once I got into it, there was a gift that was occurring. Oops, something didn't work. Unconditional love only a Mother can give a child, regardless of our age. ", That grandfather was legendary baseball player Ty Cobb, and he is the focus of Herschel's book, "Heart of a Tiger: Growing up with my grandfather, Ty Cobb.". My father glanced over at us. In 1908, Cobb won the second of 12 American League batting championships, and became the second highest paid player on the Detroit team for 1909. Where did you write? And thats when I decided, thats not what I want to write about. [25] Officiating will be the Rev. "Your dad packed enough guns, that's for sure," he said almostto himself. His career batting average of .367 produced 4,191 hits and 12 batting titles. Both he and my mother despisedbeing held accountable, resented any intrusion on how they spentthe money that was given to them. Granddaddy had visited us last year, and I had a vivid recollectionof him. Then he stood up and went to the sink to get a glass of water, and I saw his legs again. The light from the lanternsreflected off the yellow linoleum countertops and the yellowlinoleum floor. He said he came to realize that "my grandfather meant a lot to me. Herschel R. Tolson Jr President/CEO at Tolson, Jr. Enterprises Woodstock, Georgia, United States 105 connections Join to connect South Cobb Redevelopment Authority Xavier University of. I movedcloser to Granddaddy. But Cobb says he never really considered playing baseball after high school, and not because of the obvious shadows cast by being named after a Hall of Fame outfielder who had a .367 career batting average and set 90 major league records. Please use a different way to share. Sooner or later, youll find out you dont get 24 years in Major League Baseball as the best player on the field without being fierce, competitive and tough. love you. And I see your dad's twelve-gauge,a twenty-gauge over-under, and two others." News He knewhe would have to account for his new speedboat. Although I'm an avid reader, few books pull me entirely away from the computer, but I bought it yesterday and finished it today. Herschel describes growing up in this wildly dysfunctional family but focuses on the summers he and his siblings spent with "Granddaddy," either at Cobb's home . He won the American League batting championship 12 times, 8 in a row (a record). He was all-league in football, basketball and baseball at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton, and now plays varsity basketball as a senior at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Shirley Cobb, Ty's second child, was well known locally for her Shirley Cobb Bookstore next to the Varsity Theatre on University Avenue in Palo Alto. With her cane in the air pointing at me and with great passion, she said, "Miss Marian, never stop saying 'I love you' to your husband, because you never know what might happen." She was left with guilt and regret. The sight of themmade him pause. (Photo: George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress.). Baseball legend Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers was the first player elected to the Hall of Fame. In "Heart of a Tiger", Cobb's grandson Herschel Cobb lays many of these previously held truths to rest. You don't have to love baseball to appreciate this fine book, Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014. "Many members of the Cobb family have local ties, and much of the story takes place in and around Atherton and Menlo Park. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Still a sissy, I think. My grandfather was a very interesting, smart guy. It still had thatfrozen hard look. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Herschel Roswell Cobb is a real estate broker in Menlo Park, California with license number 00532882. We were headed to myfather's small boathouse, set on the river's edge. I was not aware you had lost your mother. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I know that he adored my sister, and I was next, and I was very, very happy to be at the age I was with my grandfather. I have great admiration for you in the way you cared for her so devotedly. He lifted his left arm off my shoulder andunzipped the gun cover he was holding next to his legs. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Home Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Her passionate message stayed with me all my life, and I told my husband that I loved him over and over again - every day! Whenshe opened the door, Granddaddy brushed right past her andpicked up Susan, hugging her and then me. A member of the inaugural class of the Hall of Fame, he was a fierce competitor who was intensely disliked by many of his opponents; a virulent racist; and a brawler who took on opponents, teammates, and even hecklers. No, I was busy studying. Just like YOU. You hold the light, and I'll open the trunk. The bogeyman's out there." Soon after his retirement from baseball, he made a major contribution to fund the Ty Cobb Health Foundation and later began the Ty Cobb Educational Foundation. His arm wrapped around me, and I relishedthe comfort it provided. He was born in Athens, La. Twoweeks later, the family returned home to find the whole first floorand everything in it floating in three feet of waterall of theirthings had been ruined. In fact, his reputation, even today, is as an aggressive player who didnt adhere to the generally accepted code of sportsmanship. I love you! Nobody talked for a while, until Granddaddy asked my fatherwhat I liked to do best. "In a beautifully conceived and written memoir, fashioned without apology and set in the backdrop of a dysfunctional family for which Ty Cobb was undoubtedly to blame, his grandson shows the loving, caring and giving side of Cobb, who is trying to make amends for his earlier failings as a parent," Mr. Rogers wrote. Most of them are pretty etched in my mind. memorial page for James Howell "Jimmy" Cobb (24 Jul 1921-4 Nov 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 70787880, citing Santa Maria Cemetery District, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County . (November 2013 photo by Bob Palermini). Did it make the writing process any easier knowing they would not read the book? No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Youre going to lose your audience because what they are going to be interested in is the good part of your life. Tyrus Cobb jr's grandparents: Tyrus Cobb jr's grandfather is Roswell Lombard Tyrus Cobb jr's grandfather was William Herschel Cobb Tyrus Cobb jr's grandmother was Amanda Chitwood Cobb. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The book has won for Herschel Cobb, a resident of Menlo Park, the 2013 CASEY Award for the Best Baseball Book of the Year. I didnt want it to end, so I kept eating crackers and sipping milk. As he developed this new, wholly different legacy, in turn he would finally come to peace with himself. Community Calendar But meeting a new group of people at Occidental, theyve started again. Granddaddy, what happened to your legs? I was hesitant to pry, but shocked and couldnt imagine how much they must hurt. Don't miss out on the discussion! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He proved the enormous power of a grandparent to provide stability, love, and guidance. Special Pubs I sat in silence,eyeing his shotgun and looking out the window, hoping to see adeer or some other animal. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Herschel's grandmother, Charlie Lombard Cobb (Ty Cobb's first wife), lived on Bay Laurel Drive in Menlo Park, where Herschel, his sister and brother would visit during the summers. Oh, that.. What a wonderful legacy she bestowed on you. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. I was just putting it somewhere else. A&E Headored Susan, two years older than me, with her light red hair thathung in large curls and her lovely smile. Rubye Rae Joyner Cobb SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Rubye Rae Joyner Cobb will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA. E.L. Finally, he broke it. My brother, Kit, who was just two years old, satnearby playing with his toys. Everybody enjoyed it, and I just continued. Children: Herschel Cobb, Tyrus Cobb Jr, Howell Cobb, Beverly Cobb, Shirley Marion Cobb Parents: Amanda Chitwood Cobb, William Herschel Cobb. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. She yelled at Dad instead, saying itwas her house and she didn't like his father telling her anything. I wanted to know what had happened to him. All rights reserved. The images will not be publicly released. He made so many factual errors that could never have happened, but it set the tone for the entire book. I hope you can find solace in knowing she is at peace and in a heavenly place now. SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Rubye Rae Joyner Cobb will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA.. Burial will be in Forest Park.The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel at 4 p.m., Monday, June 18, 1990.Mr. "I could not think of one single time with my father that was not filled with dread and terror," he writes in a new book. Soour conversations were about life and her book store but never about Ty Cobb. "Hersch," he said, "stop your fretting. I just wanted to wash it away. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. All rights reserved. Herschel's wife, Lyn Jason Cobb, grew up in Atherton, at a home about a block way from Ty Cobb's home. As a kid, he spent some summer vacations with the great man, not much else. What's out there?" Become a member and get exclusive access to articles, contests and more! Ty Cobb was a terrible father, too, and his son Herschel became a violent drunk. Herschel points out that Madelyn and Ty have two great-grandfathers in a hall of fame: Ty Cobb in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Bill Gilmore, Lyn's grandfather, in the Polo Hall of Fame. Baseball legend Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers was the first player elected to the Hall of Fame. I could tell that he was close to yelling at me: his eyes andface were rigid, holding back a torrent of anger. In the dim light of the dash, I could read, "Presented to TyCobb" and "City of Detroit." After his father died, when Herschel was eight he began to spend a portion of each summer with his grandfather. I expected I would like this book simply because it fit so well on my radar as someone deeply interested in baseball and baseball history. He loved to read. I followed him to the man's house. Resend Activation Email. I could tell Granddaddy wanted toknow why he had bought an expensive airplane because Daddykept yelling louder and louder that he needed it for somethingor other. Granddaddy asked. But she and Herschel met much later, while playing tennis in Mill Valley in Marin County. The pressureinside my father was building, and just about anything nowwas liable to make him blow up. You just have to see two or three feet ahead of you. 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Rather than being a writer, I was a narrator of the movie in my brain. His career marks over 24 years are unmatched by any other player in history. The book is an account of the author's life growing up (sort of) with his grandpa. As you read in Heart of a Tiger, my parents werent much of a guide. "Sure. In March, he will travel to Cincinnati to receive the CASEY award for his book and a specially made blue and gold Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. --Wes Lukowsky, Elegantly written and genuinely moving, this heartwarming account is sure to resonate with readers. , Heart of a Tiger: Growing up with My Grandfather, Ty Cob, is a warm, sentimental memoir. My father had plenty of guns, but he had never shown mehow they worked and I was not allowed anywhere near them. The family would like to express special thanks to Tina Leonard, caregiver, for her compassionate care and Reverend Pike Thomas for his loving comfort. His boots were lacedup just below his knees, his pants were thick and stiff, and hewore three shirts bunched up by suspenders clasped onto his belt.He carried his tin clothhunting jacket on one arm. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was born in rural Narrows, Georgia. Herschel Cobb JD DRE00532882 650-464-2624 A licensed attorney and active member of the California State Bar. Circulation & Delivery PR MediaRelease Herschel Cobb, the grandson of the baseball great, grew up in a chaotic, destructive household. Herschel, Sr. died in 1951. Cobb provided that role for all of baseball. It's mostly for show. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I expected I would like this book simply because it fit so well on my radar as someone deeply interested in baseball and baseball history. Herschel Cobb is on Facebook. "Wonder what he wants those for? The process of exploration in a protective setting, or at least a setting that wasnt constantly threatened, occurred in the second half of my life. Herschel's father (whose name also was Herschel) was the second son of Ty Cobb. After an extra hard shove, Granddaddycradled his arm around me and pulled me over toward him, andwe bounced together. Initially that phase of the book was a couple more chapters of those types of stories, and fortunately my agent said: That is way, way too much. I knew hehunted every year with his friends in the mountains of Wyoming,and I wondered if he wore the same clothes there. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Ty Cobb in uniform on the cover is misleading. Herschel Cobb grew up the middle child of alcoholic parents, his father a near-300-pound bruiser who physically and mentally tortured him until a heart attack put an end to the madness when the boy was 8; his mother, cruelly indifferent to the abuse, disastrously remarried and continued to administer her own brand of emotional pain. Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic. Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019. It's about the relationship of a grandson and a grandfather, who happened to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. It's sometimes very painful to read about the authors' abusive parents. Shirley was the eldest daughter of Tyrus (Ty) Raymond Cobb and "Charlie" Marion Lombard Cobb. cemeteries found in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You don't need to have known the author to really enjoy this book. Weve updated the security on the site. Its called Heart of a Tiger: Growing up with my Grandfather, Ty Cobb., 2023 Michigan State University Board of Trustees. They married in 1987, and in 1991 moved to Menlo Park because it looked like a good place to raise a family. As his angerbuilt, I crept upstairs to hide. Granddaddy nudged the gun cover toward the floor and therest of the shotgun emerged. In 1936 Rubye married Herschel W. Cobb, Sr. and they later founded Herschel Cobb's Retail Meat Market. Herschel's father, Ty Jr., and his mother were irresponsible, bad-tempered drunks. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She taught me how to play golf. By the time of his visit this year, the leaves on the trees hadalready turned golden, then rust, and drifted listlessly to theground. He never forgot her selfish whiningor forgave her liquor-fueled gripes. Ty Cobb resided on Spencer Lane in Atherton from the early 1930s until his death in 1961, when Herschel was 18. Their daughter Madelyn takes after her mother and is a competitive polo player. I likedthat he thought stuffed animals were just fine. The deeper we descended into the canyon of the Snake, thedarker it became. The headlightsjumped up and down, left and right as we lurched from potholeto pothole. . All rights reserved. But he doesnt go on to speculate. Grandson Herschel Cobb has written a viewpoint of baseball great Ty Cobb much different from what we have been previously presented with. 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Cover of book by Herschel Cobb, published in 2013 by ECW Press of Toronto. He prefers basketball to baseball, although was all-league in three sports (including baseball) at Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton. Plus, I had a very good subject [to write about]. Beautiful.". So I stole as often as I could., He sipped his water before he went on. and was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. In March, he will travel to Cincinnati to receive the CASEY award for his book and a specially made blue and gold Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Dad wanted to fix a fancy meal, but mymother objected. I felt Granddaddy's hand take mine and shovesomething heavy into it. He rolled down his window, letting cold air and therushing sound of the Snake River fill the car. "The what?" (National Photo Company, Library of Congress), Another athlete in the Cobb family is Madelyn Cobb, who takes after her mother, Lyn, and plays competitive polo. I wish him the best and very much look forward to reading his book. I can now remember times with [my mother] that were gifts. "Got to get this lamp set so it doesn't fall over. I knew his temper would rise likethe pressure inside a geyser. Keep up with current events in the writing world. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Babe,our small chocolate Labrador retriever, rode in the back seat. She has graudated to be an Angel. But I came to really value and appreciate this book from my perspective as a father, a sociologist, a former teacher, a mentor in the Big Brother program, and someone who as a child was blessed by a loving grandfather who filled a gap left by a father unsuited to the role. They didn't havetheir usual glasses of whisky at the table, and the meal passedwithout any of the yelling I had feared. Sorry! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Mr. Cobb served on the recreation council of the City of Shreveport.He was preceded in death by his brother, Louie Cobb and sister, Hazel Cunningham.He is survived by his wife, Rubye Joyner Cobb of Shreveport; one son, Herschel Wilson Cobb, Jr. of Shreveport; one daughter, Billie Rae Edmondson of Shreveport; one sister, Joyce Shillcutt of Shreveport; two brothers, Joe Cobb of Bossier City and Lynwood Cobb of Shreveport; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Bobby Edmondson, Brian Edmondson, Bill Edmondson, James Joyner, Hubert Joyner and Johnny Cunningham. Embarcadero Media Your contribution matters. His style of play brash, daring, inventive and productive, brought cheers and admiration. Where one of the lanterns in front of the cabin provided afunnel of light, I peeked in the box of food, and sure enough, Isaw a carton of ice cream, marked "chocolate." Wikipedia Source: Ty Cobb Tyrus Raymond Ty Cobb, nicknamed The Georgia Peach, was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. Summary. Want to listen? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The book tells the complex story of one of baseball's most legendary (and controversial) figures from the perspective of his own family. He won two Division IV section titles in basketball, and reached the section championship in football as a junior. But sometimes I get a lot of unfair comments. Leonard L Robinson Broker 3603 Alameda Le Las Pulgas, Menlo Park . "He led me around to the rear of the car and opened the hatch.Inside lay the shotguns in their cloth cases, resting on top ofsleeping bags, a box of food, and a dozen boxes of shotgun shells. I thought that this was well-wrtten, and, as the author states, very painful to write. Iwas fascinated to be sitting so close to a real shotgun. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Brother of Dr. Tyrus Raymond Cobb, Jr.; Shirley Marion Beckwith; Private; William Hershel Cobb; Beverly McLaren and 1 other; and James Howell Cobb less. I read it, and I said, no, nothing could be that horrible. The Occidental freshman forward is the great-grandson of the baseball great. that will alter how you feel about baseballs most demonized star. Tom Stanton, author of. I continued eating crackers, waiting for him to say more. There isn't a lot here to learn about Cobb the player. Although hepaid for all the damage, he never apologized, and the episodebecame a story he bragged about to everyone. My fatherwas grim-faced as he drove. His father was cruel and abusive, and his mother was an adulterous alcoholic. He took in everythingaround him, seemingly looking right into me and at thesame time noticing every look and motion I made, and when hesmiled, his eyes twinkled. Founded in 1887, The Writer instructs, informs, and inspires writers, providing practical coverage of the craft of writing and of the publishing industry. Cobb died Monday, June 18, 1990 after a lengthy illness. "Go ahead. Try again later. Reviews Write A Review. Were you trying to enlighten people about this side of him? Ty Cobb enjoyed a long and abiding passion for good books, education and health. Heart of a Tiger is Herschel Cobbs moving account of how a retired sports star seized a second chance at having a close family, with his grandchildren the lucky recipients of his change of heart. The company's principal . The man stormed to our house, waving ashotgun, looking for my dad. They happened to move just two or three blocks from his former grandmother's home. I thought that this was well-wrtten, and, as the author states, very painful to write. When he returned, he suggested we have dinner right awaybecause we had to get to the Snake. my grandfather boomed in my ear. He was looking over hisshoulder, fiddling with one of the kerosene lamps as he answered. "He was funny and energetic I was lucky to have granddad in my life," says Mr. Cobb of his grandfather, a fiercely competitive and controversial player who, starting in 1905 at age 18, spent 24 seasons in the majors (22 with the Detroit Tigers), and still holds many Major League Baseball records, including a career batting average of .367. In revenge, she relentlesslybelittled and henpecked my father. Herschel Cobb We found 5 records for Herschel Cobb in GA, LA and 2 other states. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. But for young Herschel Cobb, the ferocious Ty was a loving, wise, and protective grandfather. For those whove read Charles C. Alexanders meticulously researched Ty Cobb (2006) and Cobbs autobiography, written with Al Stump in the early sixties, this memoir provides one more view of a fascinating, severely flawed sports icon. Despite this, Cobb embraced the opportunity to form a loving bond with his grandchildren during their summertime visits in his later years. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 80+ Herschel D Cobb Cartersville, GA View Full Report Addresses Dean Rd SE, Cartersville, GA Simpson Cir NE, Cartersville, GA ButI'd never heard of "City of Detroit" and didn't know what thatmeant. I knew Daddy wasseething because he drove faster, hit the bumps harder, and wrestledthe car sharply around the tight turns. Finding time to write is about figuring out what works best for you & your passion. He turned outthe overhead light but left the dashboard light on. While the two were close enough that he gained some unique insights, the title is a bit of a misrepresentation. Herschels uncle was Tyrus Cobb Jr., but no one else in the family named a son Tyrus, until Herschel did. I liked autumn because snow would soon fall and I wouldhave my seventh birthday at the end of the year, in December. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Herschel--Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Excerpted from Heart of a Tiger: Growing Up with My Grandfather, Ty Cobb Herschel Cobb, 2013. Hearing slated Thursday for battle over release of videos to civil attorneys for Matt Araiza, former SDSU punter accused of assaulting teen. He was determined to win and wanted to be number one. He wasnt known for his gentle demeanor or soft touch. COBB MARKET, INC., HERSCHEL is a Louisiana Business Corporation filed on November 6, 1953. The fans filled Bennett Park, in Detroit, to watch Cobb match wits and compete against the best in baseball. Ty Cobbs playing career was from 1905 through 1928. At that time, Herschel, Jr. was 8 years old. Suddenly, she said, "Daddy, tell me about when you were a little boy. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. When I was with my grandfather and he sent me up into the attic to fetch an item, I can remember his voice guiding me along the rafters, as if it were just right there. Ty Cobb has been remembered as a reckless player who liked to slide into bases spikes first, intent on injuring his competitors.