1922 E120 American Caramel Ty Cobb – BGS 1 – New York Americans 'Yankees' (E.G.D. Collection)

Scarce and highly desirable 1922 E120 American Caramel Ty Cobb card professionally graded BGS 1, featuring one of baseball’s most legendary and competitive early superstars.

Issued by the American Caramel Company in 1922, the E120 series remains one of the most important caramel-card releases of the pre-war era, featuring many of baseball’s greatest Hall of Fame players. Ty Cobb examples from the set are particularly sought-after due to Cobb’s enduring status as one of the most iconic figures in baseball history.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest pure hitters ever to play the game, Cobb finished his Hall of Fame career with a remarkable .366 lifetime batting average — still the highest in Major League Baseball history. His aggressive playing style and fierce competitiveness made him one of the defining stars of the Deadball Era and an enduring hobby icon.

This example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with an overall grade of 1 Poor. Despite evident age-related wear consistent with the assigned grade, the card retains strong overall eye appeal and display presence for a century-old caramel issue.

Authentication & Provenance
Professionally authenticated and graded BGS 1 Poor by Beckett Grading Services.

This card originates from the E.G.D. Collection, a long-held private collection assembled over many years featuring vintage baseball cards, pre-war tobacco and regional issues, autographed sports memorabilia, and historically significant sports collectibles.

Condition
Professionally graded BGS 1 Poor. Presents with visible creasing, corner and edge wear, surface wear, and age-related toning consistent with the assigned grade and fragile nature of the issue. Please refer to photographs and grading holder for complete condition details.

Details
Player: Ty Cobb
Issue: 1922 E120 American Caramel
Card Type: Pre-War Caramel Card
Grading: BGS 1 Poor
Provenance: E.G.D. Collection