MLB Integrates Negro League Stats, Shaking Up Record Books
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.