Ty Cobb Day - Saturday, August 27, 2005

"Ty Cobb Day" in Royston, Georgia
Saturday, August 27, 2005

THE TY COBB MUSEUM WILL CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEORGIA PEACH'S MAJOR-LEAGUE DEBUT

On Saturday, August 27, 2005, The Ty Cobb Museum will host a special day celebrating this 100 year old event in the life of Tyrus Raymond Cobb. A Vintage Baseball Game will take place on a ball field adjacent to the original Cobb farm - Ty himself may have played on this field as a budding teenager.

This Game will be complete with a traditional refreshment stand, a Bass Band, vintage costumes and horse drawn wagons as transportation to field from the Museum. A Silent Auction of Sports Memorabilia at the Museum, and the official release of the annual Ty Cobb Collectors Baseball Card will also held.

Admission to Event is FREE, with donations accepted. Refreshments will be provided by the Royston/Franklin Springs Rotary Club as a fund-raiser. Proceeds from Silent Auction, Baseball Card and admission donations will benefit the operation and further development of the Ty Cobb Museum.

For further details call 706-245-1825 or 706-245-1832, or check online at http://www.tycobbmuseum.org/