Yes, he was a drunk, an alleged coke head, and a deadbeat Dad.
But, one night he saved his friend and boxing writer from being beaten to death. Cobb suffered a broken arm in the process.
Some might say he had "Uncommon Valor" lol
Here is the story:
http://thestacks.deadspin.com/the-night-tex-cobb-saved-my-life-478472363
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