Curated OER
December 18, 1886 - Ty Cobb
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that on December 18, 1886, baseball player Ty Cobb was born. Students write about how baseball became known as "America's Pastime."
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Georgia
This site provides excellent information regarding Georgia's history, geography, state parks, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz is also available.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Baseball
Site provides very interesting information about the science behind baseball. Learn about the history and some necessary tools that you need to be a super baseball player. Send players back in time and compute their statistics relevant...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Excerpt: Ty Cobb and Carl Mays
An excerpt from a book describing the baseball relationship between Ty Cobb and Carl Mays. The article details Ty Cobb's baseball career. ( May, 2008)
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: He Was a Pain, but a Great Pain
ESPN article providing highlights of the record setting career of babeball legend, Ty Cobb, who was almost as famous for his off field antics as for his on field statistics.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Fads and Heroes
A time of fads and hero worship, the 1920s' entertainment didn't always make sense, but it was interesting. Find out about some of the fads of the time, and who became the heroes of popular culture. Take a brief quiz about the 1920s.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Ty Cobb Made His 4,000th Hit
One of the best baseball players of all time was involved in a scandal. Visit this Library of Congress site to learn more about Ty Cobb.