MLB Integrates Negro League Stats, Shaking Up Record Books
TL;DR
Cindy Cobb, Ty Cobb's granddaughter, was expelled from a Ty Cobb fan group after defending MLB's decision to incorporate Negro League statistics into its official records. The move, which elevated Negro League star Josh Gibson above Ty Cobb in career batting average, sparked backlash from some fans who questioned the reliability of Negro League stats. Cindy Cobb argued that her grandfather would have supported the change, but faced harassment and was ultimately blocked from the group.
- Group blocks Ty Cobb's relative for defending Negro Leagues decision ESPN
- Baseball legend Willie Mays says it’s ‘amazing’ he has 10 more hits after MLB integrated Negro League statistics CNN
- MLB Negro League stats leaderboard changes record book MLB.com
- Willie Mays reacts to his added hits after Negro Leagues integrated into MLB stats Yardbarker
- Josh Gibson becomes MLB's career leader with .372 batting average WCVB Boston
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