An exceptionally rare and intriguing early collectible featuring legendary Hall of Famer Ty Cobb from the 1916–20 W-UNC “Big Head” hand-cut issue. Obscure uncatalogued and strip-era collectibles such as this are among the toughest Cobb items to locate, making them highly desirable to advanced collectors seeking pieces beyond the mainstream tobacco and caramel releases.

The “Big Head” nickname comes from the distinctive oversized caricature-style portrait design, giving the card a unique visual presence unlike traditional issues of the era. Hand-cut collectibles from this period were often distributed in panels, strips, or promotional formats and individually cut by their original owners, resulting in irregular borders and very low survival rates.

This example has been graded PSA Authentic, confirming its legitimacy as a genuine period issue. Due to the hand-cut nature of the release and the production methods of the time, examples are commonly encapsulated as Authentic rather than receiving numerical grades.

Adding to its significance, the total known graded population is just 7 examples, with all copies carrying Authentic designations. That statistic underscores the extreme scarcity of the issue and the difficulty of finding collectible survivors from this elusive release.

Ty Cobb remains one of the most iconic names in baseball history, and rare hand-cut or uncatalogued issues from his playing days continue to gain traction as seasoned collectors pursue lesser-seen material.

Condition may include characteristics typical of hand-cut early issues such as uneven borders, edge wear, surface wear, or handling marks, all expected for a century-old collectible of this type. Despite these factors, the card remains a highly displayable and historically important Cobb item.

A remarkable opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Ty Cobb collectibles in the hobby, a true specialty piece with elite scarcity and strong crossover appeal for Cobb, pre-war, and rare issue collectors.

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