March 2012 Auction Ends Wednesday, March 28th, 5pm Pacific
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Autograph letter signed by Ty Cobb, just after his operation for prostate cancer in December 1959; though undated, particulars of letter pinpoint date. Written on four sheets of Emory University Hospital letterhead to Marie Quinn, letter reads in part, ''...I have had an operation it was decided and arranged quickly not as emergency but per my decision to have it done...as I had had enough of pain...I sure had the red carpet treatment here per my friend Dr. Wood...T.R.C. / weigh 184''. Pages measure 5.5'' x 8.5'', in near fine condition.
Ty Cobb Autograph Letter Signed After His Prostrate Cancer Surgery ''...Do not let anyone tell you a woman has all the troubles, when a man can have & go through what I have...''
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