Ty Cobb Dentures Hit Auction Block ... Top & Bottom False teeth
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The Ty Cobb T206 is the "holy grail" for collectors, but for as much as the card is worth (up to millions), about 50 reportedly exist ... now, if you're looking for something truly unique, there's another piece of memorabilia that recently hit the block --
Cobb's dentures ... his actual false teeth.
SCP Auctions currently has Cobb's chompers -- top and bottom -- on the block, along with the "original plaster denture holder and brass opening device."
After Cobb's death in 1961, the teeth were preserved. Ty's biographer, Al Stump, held the teeth for years before unloading them at Sotheby's in 1999 ... to the current consignor, who held the dentures for over 22 years.
Of course, Cobb was one of baseball's first stars ... and a real problem at the plate.
In 1909 he won the Triple Crown, the A.L. MVP in 1911, and was a 12x batting champion. Cobb averaged .366 and had 4,191 hits over his 24-season career.
Cobb was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Speaking of Cooperstown, in June 2001, the teeth went on display at The Hall ... where fans were able to view the one-of-a-kind item.
The auction, which ends Friday, already has a nearly $10K bid (there have been 7 total bids).
Talk about a conversation piece ... good luck!
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Washington Nationals Apologize For Ball-Stealing Fan ... Sending Gifts To Family To Make Up For It!!!
The Washington Nationals are stepping in to make a girl and her family feel better after a man stole a ball from them at a game last week ... apologizing for it all and sending over a gift.
The incident initially happened during the Nats vs. A's game on Sept. 1 -- which was also Youth Champions Day.
For the occasion, the Nationals invited the Shenandoah Rec League Babe Ruth 10U All-Star Softball team ... and at one point, Washington outfielder Joey Meneses threw a ball to them so they could have a souvenir.
Grown man steals baseball from little girl. @Nationals can you get Joey Meneses to sign a baseball and send it to my daughter? ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/itcQFseOQO
— Gina Hilliard (@GinaHilliard33) September 2, 2022 @GinaHilliard33
The problem? A man intercepted it -- and didn't give it back.
The 10-year-old girl who was in line to catch the ball was clearly upset by the dude's actions ... and her mother, Regina Hilliard, later pleaded with the Nats to make things right.
Turns out, the team did just that, because Hilliard says they reached out just a couple days later.
"They are sending something our way," Hilliard said, "and hope that this can serve as a symbol of a good experience at the park rather than a bad one!♥⚾"
Good stuff, Nats!
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Timmy Trumpet Performs Edwin Diaz's Walk Out Song 'Narco' Live At Mets-Dodgers Game
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz's walk-out song, "Narco," sounded a little different on Wednesday ... 'cause Timmy Trumpet was there to perform a live rendition of his song, right on the Citi Field grass, and it was awesome!
It all went down during the Dodgers and Mets game in Queens ... when New York called on their star relief man to seal the deal in the ninth inning.
Baseball fans know the 28-year-old pitcher's entrance song is "Narco" by Trumpet ... and lucky for Mets fans, the Australian musician happened to be in NYC.
IT HAPPENED! Timmy Trumpet performed Edwin Diaz’s walkout song LIVE at Citi Field pic.twitter.com/govP8uXzMl
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 1, 2022 @JomboyMedia
Trumpet grabbed his instrument and did his thing, hitting all the notes from the 2017 song -- featuring DJ Blasterjaxx -- while Diaz jogged to the mound.
The crowd was hyped ... and so was Diaz! He ended up shutting down the Dodgers -- who currently have the best record in baseball -- defeating L.A. by a score of 2-1.
"It was pretty fun," Diaz told media after the game, saying, "I could feel the vibe from the fans. They were really excited."
"I think I can feel the difference because you know he was performing the trumpets live. It was really fun to watch."
BTW, Timmy was also at the Mets' game on Tuesday, where he performed 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game.' Unfortunately, NY lost the game.
What a way to redeem yourself, Timmy!
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Oakland A's Cops Release Pic Of Suspected Sex Act Couple ... Still Hunting For Duo
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No arrests have been made in the case of the couple accused of engaging in a sex act at an A's game earlier this month -- but cops say they at least have a pic of the suspects ... releasing it to TMZ Sports on Wednesday.
The Oakland Police Dept. tells us it believes the man in the black shirt and the woman in the pink pants are the ones who got a little too frisky in the stands at the A's vs. Mariners game at RingCentral Coliseum on Aug. 21.
— Polar Bear Fan (@MPsMP4s) August 22, 2022 @MPsMP4s
According to cops, the couple is alleged to have committed the crime of a lewd act in public. We're told if charged and convicted, each could be facing up to 6 months behind bars and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
Police tell us they're still on the hunt for the suspects ... and are encouraging anyone with info on the two to reach out to the OPD Special Victims Section at (510) 238-3641.
Two people were seen engaging in an apparent sex act at the Rogers Centre during last night's Blue Jays game, much to the surprise of anyone near them in the 500s. pic.twitter.com/9viHSXLJ8L
— blogTO (@blogTO) August 30, 2022 @blogTO
BTW -- if you were wondering if the couple that appeared to be getting it on at the Blue Jays game earlier this week is facing a similar fate ... Toronto police tell us there's currently no investigation into that matter.
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Padres Vs. Giants Ump Cusses On Hot Mic During Game ... 'Oh S***!!!'
Hilarious moment during the Padres vs. Giants game Tuesday night -- an umpire cussed on a hot mic ... and the whole stadium heard it!!
It all went down at Oracle Park in San Francisco when San Diego challenged a call on the field early in the game.
Longtime ump Adrian Johnson went to announce the new ruling -- but he clearly believed his microphone was off ... because he accidentally blurted out an S-bomb to the entire venue!
This umpire on a hot mic:
— Welcome to the Ump Show (@umpjob) August 31, 2022 @umpjob
"After review... ooh, shit." pic.twitter.com/c1HzgiJ1q5
"After review," he said, fiddling with his mic's on/off switch ... "Oh, s***!"
He obviously knew he had screwed up, 'cause his guilty face was priceless!
Johnson then went on to make the call -- and you can tell he felt at least a little badly about it, cracking a sheepish smile.
But, he recovered to make no further mistakes in the game -- which the Padres ended up winning, 4-3.
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Blue Jays Fans Caught Having Sex During Game ... Allegedly
Baseball is continuing to make spectators outrageously horny -- 'cause ANOTHER couple has been busted for engaging in an alleged sex act inside a stadium ... this time, at a Toronto Blue Jays game.
Cops Investigating Alleged Sex Act In Stands At Oakland A's Game
As we previously reported, one fan was allegedly caught giving what appeared to be oral sex to a fan at an Oakland A's game last week ... which resulted in a police investigation.
The action seemingly made its way up North at the Rogers Centre for the Jays' matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Monday ... when two fans decided to say "screw the game -- let's (allegedly) screw instead!!"
The amorous duo is said to have been escorted out of the game, but police say no charges were laid.
— blogTO (@blogTO) August 30, 2022 @blogTO
📹Dimitri Karakostas pic.twitter.com/AyoQKedSrY
Censored vid posted by Blog TO shows a woman straddling a man in the top row of the 500s level ... and the outlet claims everything is on display in the unedited version.
Another clip shows the couple being escorted away from the area ... and they were most likely escorted out of the stadium.
We reached out to law enforcement earlier Tuesday ... and were told there was no information about it. We've reached back out now that the video of the alleged act has made its way to social media.
The Jays beat the Cubbies, 5-4 ... if you even care about that at this point.
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LLWS' Easton Oliverson Heading Home After Skull Surgery ... 'Prayers & Blessings Have Worked'
Amazing news ... Easton Oliverson -- the Little League World Series player who was injured in a fall from his bunk bed earlier this month -- is now heading home back to Utah after successful skull surgery last week, and he's clearly in great spirits!
The Oliverson family announced on Monday they're finally leaving Pennsylvania a little over two weeks after the pitcher/outfielder was initially hurt ... and it's obvious Easton is pumped.
Little League World Series Player In Coma After Fracturing Skull In Bunk Bed Fall
Oliverson flashed a big smile in a video message posted to his social media page Tuesday, where he thanked all of his followers for their support and prayers.
Oliverson is expected to head back to Salt Lake City at some point later Tuesday -- and his family thanked hospital staffers for everything they did in the fight to save the Little Leaguer's life.
"While this is a great step forward, it’s bittersweet leaving behind the people that have put their heart and souls into Easton’s recovery," the family said.
"THANK YOU to each and every individual at Geisinger Hospital who played a role in taking care of, and saving our boy.🤍"
Easton was initially hospitalized on Aug. 14 ... but has made significant strides in his recovery ever since.
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Toronto Blue Jays Crazy Fight Erupts Between Women!!! Victim Seriously Injured
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9:20 AM PT -- As it turns out, the woman who was attacked was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital for a CAT scan, this according to her dad. Her father tells us that doctors initially didn’t find any neurological damage, but they are reviewing a second CAT scan.
Her father tells us that she was sitting with a friend in the bleachers when a person next to her got into an argument with the man wearing the red baseball cap in the video. The woman and her friend got up to leave as things started getting heated between the 2 men.
Out of nowhere, the other woman came up from behind her and pulled her hair in an unprovoked attack. Then she got punched in the face by the man in the cap. The fight then spilled into the tunnel where the man in the cap threw her up against a wall, knocking her unconscious with blood leaking out of her ears.
Toronto Police Service tells TMZ … several fans got into an altercation that led to the assault on the woman by the man in the cap. Police noted the victim was allegedly involved in the confrontation, but we don’t know to what extent. The man then fled the stadium with his female companion and is still at large.
Baseball is known as 'America's National Pastime' ... but in Canada it looks more like a rerun of the Jerry Springer show.
Check out this video, obtained by TMZ, showing 2 women getting into a free-for-all with others in the nosebleed section of Rogers Centre in Toronto last night.
As the L.A. Angels were routing the Blue Jays 12-0, the women started going at it after they got into some sort of nasty argument. Over what? We don't know.
But our sources tell us one of the women, who was sitting in her seat watching the game, had her hair pulled by the other woman from behind.
That's when everybody went all Springer -- and fists started to fly!! One guy planted his fist in the face of the woman who had her hair pulled. Onlookers were astonished, yelling, "Oh s---t" and "Wow!!"
Other people jumped in and yanked the women off each other ... the hair-puller then screamed as she dashed down a flight of stairs.
We're told her rival went after her and the two got into it again inside a tunnel at the stadium.
We're not sure what happened after that ... but we've called police ... so far no word back. Fingers crossed that no one got hurt too badly.
Gotta love those Canadians, though. They really know how to fight.
Originally Published -- 5:28 AM PT
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Roberto Clemente '55 Rookie Card Expected To Fetch ... Over $1,000,000!!!
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A Roberto Clemente rookie card -- one of the greatest outfielders in MLB history -- is hitting the auction block next month ... and is expected to sell for over $1,000,000!!
TMZ Sports has learned Clemente's 1955 Topps rookie card -- recently graded a PSA 9, indicating "mint" condition -- will go up for auction in September at PWCC Marketplace and could rival the previous record for a Clemente card, $1.107 million.
PWCC officials tell us the '55 Clemente rookie card is in the "upper echelon of quality for vintage trading cards."
The card's front features two images of Clemente in his Pittsburgh Pirates uniform and baseball cap, and the back has stats from when Roberto played in the minor leagues.
"There are just so few copies of this card in this quality in existence that they require the highest level of custodianship possible," said PWCC exec Jesse Craig.
"We're talking about a museum-quality piece here."
During his rookie season, Clemente played 124 games for the Pirates, tallying 121 hits, 23 doubles, and a .255 batting average.
A 12-time Gold Glove winner and 15-time All-Star, Clemente finished his career with four batting titles, 2 World Series rings and a World Series MVP award.
Clemente was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973.
The auction is still a few weeks away ... so bidders start saving.
Good Luck!!
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LLWS' Easton Oliverson Undergoes Successful Skull Surgery ... 12 Days After Bunk Bed Fall
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Little League World Series player Easton Oliverson has taken yet another huge step toward a full recovery from his terrifying bunk bed fall ... his family just announced he underwent successful skull surgery Friday morning.
Oliverson's relatives shared a picture of the 12-year-old -- who suffered severe injuries in a near-fatal fall in the Williamsport dormitory on Aug. 14 -- showing the little boy resting comfortably in his hospital bed after doctors replaced a piece of his skull that they initially removed following his accident.
Little League World Series Player In Coma After Fracturing Skull In Bunk Bed Fall
"This sweet boy is out of surgery.🤍," the family said in a caption on the photo. "We couldn’t be any more thrilled to let everyone know that his surgery went perfect."
Oliverson's family also said in the social media post that doctors "are very happy with the outcome" -- adding that Easton would be staying the night in the PICU for observations.
"THANK YOU for the thoughts, prayers, and messages concerning this procedure," they said. "Easton, his parents, and our entire family will be forever grateful 🤍💙"
"We are so grateful."
Easton has slowly but surely recovered since he needed emergency surgery earlier this month ... taking his first bites of food and his first steps just days after suffering the injuries.
He's even been spotted playing catch with stuffed animals in his hospital room.
Easton's family said Thursday they anticipate him returning home to Utah soon "if he continues to work hard and listen to his doctors."
"We would like to ask for very specific prayers that his doctors will feel confident in every step, and that Easton’s body will continue to react well."
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Reds' Jake Fraley Cusses Out Phillies Fans ... 'Shut The F*** Up!!!'
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was so pissed with Phillies fans on Thursday night, he straight-up screamed at the guys and eventually told them to "shut the f**k up!"
It all went down at Citizens Bank Ballpark during the Reds' tilt with Philadelphia, when at some point during the contest, Fraley had clearly heard enough from chirping Phils fans.
Video from the scene shows Fraley and a man wearing a navy blue shirt that read Philadelphia Fire Department jawing back and forth with each other, exchanging cuss words.
Then, after Fraley told the guy he didn't want a problem with him ... he said to the group of people in the seats, "Shut the f**k up!" before he walked away from the situation.
The fans kept telling Fraley he got the wrong guy, with one man repeatedly yelling, "It wasn't me!"
Jake, however, clearly wasn't buying the explanation, and seemed infuriated over it all. Luckily for all parties, cooler heads prevailed before things escalated.
Ultimately, the Phillies fans went home happy ... 'cause they beat Fraley and the Reds, 4-0.
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Cubs Vs. Cardinals Fans Brawl At Wrigley Field ... Man Hurled Down 3 Rows Of Bleachers!!!
9:34 AM PT -- Cops tell TMZ Sports ... there was only one arrest made at Wrigley on Tuesday night -- though it appeared to be unrelated to the brawl in the bleachers.
The Cubs vs. Cardinals game Tuesday night was a snoozer -- but the action in the outfield seats sure as hell as wasn't ... 'cause fans got into a wild tiff there where one man ended up being hurled down several rows of bleachers.
The chaos appeared to happen in the eighth inning of the Cardinals' 13-3 blowout of the Cubs ... when several fans got into an altercation at Wrigley Field.
Ummmm, there is no fighting in the bleachers. Am I right @SonRanto?! @maitaiguy0 trying to keep the peace #Cubs pic.twitter.com/Fgv2pe7bgi
— Crawly's Cubs Kingdom (@crawlyscubs) August 24, 2022 @crawlyscubs
It's unclear what started the tiff -- but you can see in video of the fracas, a guy wearing an Anthony Rizzo jersey was pushed so hard during the scuffle, he actually fell head over heels down a few rows of seats.
Fortunately, he was able to get up seemingly uninjured ... but the same couldn't be said for another dude who was involved in the fight -- 'cause footage shows that guy was bleeding from his eye area.
Multiple security guards raced to the scene to try to restore order -- and after a few moments, it looked like they succeeded.
Unclear if any arrests were made, we've reached out to cops, but so far, no word back yet.
Originally Published -- 6:36 AM PT
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Little League World Series White Player Also Had Cotton On Head ... New Photo Shows
A Black Little League World Series player was, indeed, not the only one wearing cotton on his head during an MLB game on Sunday night ... a new photo shows a white player had the toy stuffing placed in his hair as well.
The photo, taken by someone who appeared to be just feet away from the Little Leaguers who were playing with the stuffed animal's filling during the MLB's Little League Classic game in Williamsport, Penn., was posted to social media on Tuesday morning.
Here's video from the broadcast: pic.twitter.com/CTUJ2hVg2A
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 22, 2022 @Phil_Lewis_
In the pic, you can see a white player and a Black player both had cotton on the top of their heads. The Twitter account that shared the picture said the kids were simply trying to mimic a fellow Little Leaguer, who's gained fame for a white hairdo.
"Many of the teammates were participating, Black and white," the Twitter user said as a caption on the photo. "They were imitating the stud pitcher from Hawaii who has an awesome white-dyed Mohawk."
The user also shared a video of the Black player smiling and flexing while showing off the cotton on his head.
Here’s the context. Lancaster from Hawaii is a straight stud baseball player. All the kids are getting his autograph. pic.twitter.com/pEuu1R8h37
— Author, K.E. Ganshert (@KEganshert) August 23, 2022 @KEganshert
As we previously reported, several members of the Davenport, Iowa, Little League team -- who are white -- took the stuffing out of giveaway toys at the stadium during the Red Sox vs. Orioles game and placed it on a Black teammate's head.
Viewers were outraged over the imagery -- which was shown for nearly 30 seconds on ESPN's broadcast of the game -- but Little League World Series officials said in a statement Monday they were assured there was "no ill-intent" behind the actions.
"After speaking with the team, as well as reviewing photos, multiple players on the Midwest Region team were taking part in this while enjoying the game," officials said. "As only one player appeared on the broadcast, Little League International understands that the actions shown could be perceived as racially insensitive."
"We have spoken with the player's mother and the coaches, who have assured us that there was no ill-intent behind the action shown during the broadcast."
The Davenport Little League team will take the field for the first time since the controversy later Tuesday.
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Yankees Vs. Mets Fan Manhandled By Security ... After Running On Field
An MLB fan learned the hard way on Monday night it's best to stay in your seat at Yankee Stadium -- 'cause as soon as he left it to take a jaunt on the field ... he was DECKED by security guards.
The moment all happened in the seventh inning of the big Yankees vs. Mets tilt -- when a man thought it'd be fun to hop an outfield wall and attempt to bother NY right fielder Starling Marte.
But, the dude didn't get very far at all -- witnesses at the game say he was pummeled by authorities almost as soon as his feet hit the grass.
Video taken from the outfield seats shows the guy was then manhandled by guards -- who threw him around like a ragdoll.
fan jumped into right field at yankee stadium pic.twitter.com/wnS4SGiRkF
— Marisa Kabas (@MarisaKabas) August 23, 2022 @MarisaKabas
Eventually, the guy was cuffed and escorted off the turf. No word yet if he was arrested -- we've reached out to cops, but so far, we haven't heard back yet.
The guy ended up missing a pretty good ending to the game -- the Yankees went on to close the door on the Mets, 4-2.
Consider that lesson learned.
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Little League World Series Black Player Covered In Cotton ... Officials Say 'No Ill-Intent' Behind Actions
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A Little League World Series player's head was covered in cotton during an MLB game on Sunday night -- and while Little League officials acknowledged it "could be perceived as racially insensitive," they said they've since been assured there was "no ill-intent" behind the actions.
The incident happened in the eighth inning of the Red Sox vs. Orioles Little League Classic game in Williamsport, Penn. ... when several members of the Davenport, Iowa, Little League team -- who are white -- took stuffing out of giveaway toys and placed it on a Black teammate's head.
Here's video from the broadcast: pic.twitter.com/CTUJ2hVg2A
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 22, 2022 @Phil_Lewis_
Many on social media were outraged by the visuals on the ESPN broadcast ... considering the Black player did not appear to be laughing about it at all.
But, reps for the LLWS said in a statement Monday that after speaking with the Black child's mother and coaches, they've been assured "that there was no ill-intent behind the action shown during the broadcast."
"After speaking with the team," officials said, "as well as reviewing photos, multiple players on the Midwest Region team were taking part in this while enjoying the game."
"As only one player appeared on the broadcast, Little League International understands that the actions shown could be perceived as racially insensitive."
The Davenport squad is not slated to play again until Tuesday. It's currently just three wins away from securing a place in the final of the United States bracket at the World Series.
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Oakland A's Couple Allegedly Engages In Sex Act At Game ... Cops Investigating
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A couple allegedly engaged in a sex act in the stands at the Oakland A's game on Sunday ... and now, police tell TMZ Sports they're investigating it all.
The two MLB fans were accused of going at it at some point during the Athletics' tilt with the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum ... when a spectator in another part of the stadium appeared to capture the two getting it on in one of the last rows of the venue.
Footage appears to show the woman performing oral sex on the man for several seconds.
— Polar Bear Fan (@MPsMP4s) August 22, 2022 @MPsMP4s
An Oakland Police Dept. spokesperson says cops are aware of the allegations ... and have launched a probe into the matter.
"The Oakland Police Department was not alerted to this until after the game," the spokesperson said, "and we have initiated an investigation."
If charged and ultimately convicted, we're told the penalty for the offense is up to 6 months behind bars and/or a fine of up to $1,000.