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It’s well known that this film is pure fiction and a complete misrepresentation of reality. Al Stump has been discredited over and over again. The film, while well crafted and well acted, is nothing more than the result of one of the most successful character assassination campaigns in sports history. Cobb may not have been perfect, but history tells a story of a much more thoughtful, far less hateful man. The racism depicted stands in contrast to the truth when you consider that Cobb was a vocal supporter of baseball’s integration. Firsthand accounts of his character suggest that he wasn’t even remotely prejudiced. It’s a shame that Stump was so successful in tarnishing Ty Cobb’s legacy.