A rare and elegant early-career Cobb, this 1911 M116 Sporting Life Ty Cobb Pastel Background—graded PSA 6 EX-MT—is one of the most beautiful and coveted issues of the Deadball Era. Produced by the Sporting Life publication, the set is celebrated for its soft pastel color schemes and artistic portraits, with Cobb’s card standing as its undisputed centerpiece. This example boasts vivid hues, crisp registration, and excellent overall preservation, all the more impressive given the fragile paper stock of the issue. With few examples surviving in this high grade, the card represents both scarcity and aesthetic appeal. A true gem of pre-war collecting, honoring the Georgia Peach at the height of his dominance.