Cobb would have to play center field on my all time team. But where would that put Speaker? In left. If I had them both, I would certainly play them that way.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I would put myself towards left of center.
Center is a very tough position to play.
It hurt me a great deal. It put a lot of pressure on me because I was at a young age and the writers around here and throughout the league starting comparing me to Cobb. It put a lot of pressure on me.
I play on the left hand side, and I try to do the best I can.
Cobb is a prick. But he sure can hit. God Almighty, that man can hit.
I think I play center field better than I do anywhere else. I have enough speed and enough reaction to know where the ball goes off the bat.
At Tiger Stadium, the dugouts are so low that you walk in and hit your head on the ceiling. People would say, 'Don't feel bad. Ty Cobb did the same thing.'
We had to play both ways on the field, so I was offensive center and defensive end.
I can play anywhere. First, third, left field, anywhere but Philadelphia.
Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day.