Posted All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. This isn't one of them. #61, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 NM-MT PSA 8 | 1941-Williams' Greatest Year | Collect #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 - 1941 - WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR - PSA 8 NM/MINT HOF #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 A3545837-748, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 B3393617-323, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR #16 1941-WILLIAMS' PSA 9 A3391681-320, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams' Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT #18637540 #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 A3182546-909, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams' Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941 -- WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR ~ PSA 9 #16. It has a nice painting of the Splendid Splinter. The winning team receives a trip to Major League Baseball's World Series, a tradition dating back to 1926. Centering is a common issue but it's also well-known that his card will frequently show a small print line that extends from the top of the stadium to his cap on the right side of the card. (Fun fact: A year earlier, John Olerud was still hitting .400 as of August 2, but he slumped down the stretch and finished with a .363 mark in 1993.). 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. That makes this card a bit more rare than other in the set due to the lower print quantities. Having all three Di Maggio brothers in the set, is just the perfect icing on the cake. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Yogi Berra played for Fred W. Stockham Post 245 in St. Louis and was once quoted as saying it was the most fun he ever had. The first American Legion Baseball World Series was held in Philadelphia in 1926. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. Top that off with a World Series the Dodgers seemed to have won until catcher Mickey Owen kept the Yankees' winning rally alive by failing to catch a . As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. And the design isn't the most popular either. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Entdecke 1959 Fleer Ted Williams - #18 1941 - All Star Hero - NRMINT - ScoCards in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! There are 80 cards total in the set but #68 is a bit tougher to locate than the rest. Truth is stranger than fiction. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. Babe Ruth was too old to join when Legion Baseball started, but he spent the final years of his life promoting the program as its director of operations. Ted Williams MLB 1992 Upper Deck Commemorative Series #03724 of #50,000 $0.01 1 bid $5.40 shipping 5d 19h 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams (Autograph) PSA Authentic Auto HOF $1,240.00 $4.99 shipping 31 watching Authenticity Guarantee JOE DIMAGGIO YANKEES & TED WILLIAMS RED SOX 1980 SUPERSTAR BASEBALL CARDS (2) $2.99 $1.00 shipping Although Williams may appear rather serious-looking compared to previous cards, the card still has a warm feel to it given the bright yellow background. 2023 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. The 1948 Leaf #76 card marked Ted's transition into post-War cards and is one of the keys to the set. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. In 1949, the national player of the year was first named through the arrangement of Robert Quinn, director of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. However, if you fold them the other way, a second player is shown. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. Community service has alwaysbeen a core value of The American Legion. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. Though Williams' .406 average was just a footnote in wire-service accounts in 1941, it's status grows more mythical with each passing year. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Hence, the reason why Williams shares this card with Hal Smith. It gives it more pop. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. This is another Ted Williams card that was pulled from production, likely because he'd finally signed with Topps. This card suffers from a few condition In 1941, Ted The card image is also zoomed in more closely to Williams and also features his name in a black box in the lower right corner. He's one of the greats among the small fraternity of all-time greats. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. MLB has sponsored Legion Baseball almost since its inception, and Legion Baseball has returned the favor, churning out major league prospects since the alumni base has been old enough to be scouted. Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. Keeping the horizontal layout of 1955 Topps, not to mention the large painted portrait, the 1956 Topps Ted Williams carries with it some nice eye appeal. 1941 Play Ball Baseball features a number of stars and Hall of Fame players, with the big three being Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Hank Greenberg. To picture just how tough a time hitters have had trying to match Teddy Ballgame's .406, here's a look at the 10 players who have come the closest to reaching .400, in order of their season-ending average, over the last 75 years:1. His likeness, along with the fact that being card #1 exposed his card to more danger of wear and tear makes it among the most valuable in the set. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. Ted Williams died on July 5, 2002. Ted Williams, 1957: .388A full 16 years later, Williams proved he had plenty of magic left in his bat in 1957. The tournament format needed $50,000, and Sowers was determined to raise it. Winter, 2016 Premier Auction - Closes January 30, October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. A few years after that, Williams signed an exclusive deal with Fleer that shut Topps out once again. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Given the timeframe of its release, the 1939 Goudey Premium Ted Williams could be seen by many as one of his most overlooked vintage releases. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. In the last three-quarters of a century, no player has had the same kind of consistency needed reach just the .400 plateau, let alone tie Williams' .406.To put it in contemporary terms, think of it this way: If Daniel Murphy, the Majors' current batting average leader at .348, were to finish with 584 at-bats this season (his average over the last three years), he would have to hit roughly .472 (117-for-248) the rest of the way to join Williams in the .400 club. Something went wrong. Yet baseball isn't the only area where former players have excelled. Legion Baseball resumed in 1928, and by 1929 participants were coming from every state and the District of Columbia. 1999 Upper Deck Century Legends Epic Signatures Gold Ted Williams #TW #/100, 2022 Topps MVP Buyback Promotion Details, Guide and Checklist with Prices, Top Selling Sports Card and Trading Card Hobby Boxes Hot List, 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variations Checklist Guide, Ultimate LeBron James Rookie Cards Gallery, Checklist and Hot List, 2022 Topps Stadium Club Baseball Variations Checklist and Gallery, 2022 Panini Phoenix Football Cards Checklist, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Cards Checklist and Odds, 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards Checklist and Odds. The 1941 Play Ball Baseball card backs are similar to the other Play Ball sets, with a lengthy biography. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". While early, it doesn't have the distinction of being among the first Ted Williams cards. Price-wise, it's not cheap but it is usually the most affordable of his vintage Topps cards released while he was still playing. The main differences between the two are the color artwork and removal of the baseball equipment along the bottom border. They each uniquely commemorate one of the game's greatest players to ever step on the field. Ted Williams. 2008 October Signature Sports Collectibles Aucti.. Sunday Internet Sports Auction Jun 1, 2008, SCP Auctions September 2007 Internet Auction, SCP Auctions November 2006 Internet Auction, The Buried Treasure III Card & Ball Auction, 2004 September (HSC) Signature Auction Sep 11, 200. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. Williams hit an amazing .406! Frank Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the only back-to-back national championships in program history. In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. It's hard to knock him for effort, however, seeing as collected 262 hits to break George Sisler's 84-year-old record that season.Last day at .400: N/A.How short was he? worcester > Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. I love this card but I really wish Topps would have mixed up the imagery a bit. He would bat a more human-like .304 over his final 13 games to finish five hits shy of history.Last day at .400: Sept. 19How short was he? lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving . Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. The result is one of the rarest traditional vintage Ted Williams cards. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. It's a notorious #1. The Clemente, Koufax and Killebrew rookies may be the keys to the set but Ted's card is still way up on the list. Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. In essence, 1941 Play Ball Baseball cards are a colorized version of their 1940 counterparts. So did almost every working MLB manager, along with several former commissioners. Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of the culmination of Joe DiMaggio's record 56-game hitting streak, as the Yankees star went 0-for-3 against Cleveland pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby on July 17, 1941.But while Joltin' Joe's record run captured the imagination of the American public, his friendly rival, Ted Williams, may have set an even more untouchable mark when he finished that 1941 season with a .406 average.Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. Often overlooked, the 1939 Goudey Premiums Ted Williams card is not nearly as popular as his 1939 Play Ball issue. The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. PriceIt Game | Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. National Commander James A. Centering and chipping are common concerns on both cards, making high grade copies rather scarce. Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. Ted Williams 1941 Play Ball THE CARD THE PLAYER ARTICLES This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. The sepia-toned card features one of the best images of Williams on any of his cards, in my opinion. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. Athletic competition teaches courage and respect for others, fostering their growth into active citizens, he explained. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career . At season's end, Walker stood nine hits shy of history.Last day at .400: May 26How short was he? Williams being sworn into the U.S. Navy Reserve on May 22, 1942. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. The design appears to bea combination of the Art Deco design that made 1934-36 Diamond Stars stand out and the comic art of 1938 Goudey so timeless. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. Bowman originally lined up production to have Williams as card #66 in the set. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. But, it's still a great card that any collector would love to have. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. Ted Williams baseball cards are some of the most unique in the hobby, in my opinion. SportsCardsPro 2019-2023 Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was one of the few people in the world who actually lived out his dream of being remembered as, There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived. Williams began playing in the sandlots of San Diego and moved on to high school as a pitcher, often striking out a dozen of more batters per appearance. Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. The card was inserted in 1999 Upper Deck Retro. Theodore Samuel Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Get free collecting news from leading hobby professionals, in-depth articles, breaking news, insightful videos & more! Take everything we said about the 1957 Ted Williams card and add the fact that it's his last card from his playing career. It's rarity in high grade places it high among his most expensive cards to own. The history of Ted Williams cards is a long one, starting before WWII. Gwynn, 1997: .372In his second chase of Williams, Gwynn flirted with the .400 mark until the middle of July, and remained above .390 until the middle of August, sparking hope that this could be the time he made history. The set. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, players were lining up to enlist, but Williams chose to play out his 1942 season for personal financial reasons, to which he was chastised by the media with whom he had a strained relationship with from the early days in his career. Going into the last day Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX at the best online prices at eBay! 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS All-STATE TEAMS FROM 1939 TO 2008 In the following section, The PFN Resource Guide has listed the all state teams dating back to the inception of each of the three organizations that named such teams. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. That famous wrap-around, corkscrew swing of his is shown front and center. We'll never know how many total at-bats Gwynn would have ended up with if his 1994 season had gone to completion, but he would have needed just three more hits to finish at .400 during his strike-shortened campaign.2. At season's end, Williams was five hits shy of .400 and eight knocks shy of besting his trademark .406.Last day at .400: June 5How short was he? Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. What does a guy have to do to win the MVP award? In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. 1954 Topps Boston Red Sox Team Set w/o Williams (w/o Ted Williams cards) View All + Want Red Sox Qty Excellent - 5 $420.00 $378 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart Very Good/Excellent - 4 $255.00 $230 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart Very Good - 3 $200.00 $180 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. Buy . Description: none. A black and white head shot of Williams is surrounded by a thin black border. A caption at the bottom seems to indicate the cards may havebeen intended as part of a larger "Sports Hall of Fame" set, but noother cards eversurfaced. But, for some reason they just don't get the same notoriety. He once said, "All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived.". Unlike his later cards that would recycle images, both have two different pictures on the front a posed portrait and a black and white shot of Williams swinging. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. As far as images go, this is far and away better than any of the other Ted Williams cards released before it. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. 1952 Red Man saw baseball cards return to its tobacco roots. Pre-Owned. 17 hits shy of .400.T6. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ted Williams Baseball Card 1941 Highlight of the Year Topps 2015 #H-66 at the best online prices at eBay! Although neither of the 1954 Topps Ted Williams cards carries a significant premium over the other in similar condition, the first one is usually a little more valuable. Last day at .400: July 10How short was he? Seven hits shy of .400.T3. Powered by official averages and stats with exclusive Strat-O ratings; Enhanced by 1200 additional hours of box-score analysis and in-depth research, 384 total cards Two-sided cards for basic, advanced and super-advanced play. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. Ted Williams prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball) are updated daily for each source listed above. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, Of all the notable former players, Legion Baseball had perhaps the greatest impact on former Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. The card looks good and is still worth plenty but there aren't any outside factors at play that might drive its value up. Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. Since its inception in 1925, the league has had millions of players, including countless who have gone on to play in college and professional baseball, with 82 inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 20 hits shy of .400.It's been 16 years since we've even seen a hitter sit above .380 at the All-Star break, signifying that the chances of seeing anyone break the .400 barrier in a season may be getting slimmer and slimmer. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? In all, 82 program graduates are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. If more than ten cards are tied for the top ten positions, then cards may be grouped by position into a single line in the grid. The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. 1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. The Kid, as he was dubbed in Boston newspapers, was the most anticipated athletes and he did not disappoint as he led the American League in RBI with 145, blasted 31 home runs and batted .327 in his first year in Beantown. The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. The imagery and coloration gives the card tremendous eye appeal. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. Top that off with a World Series the Dodgers seemed to have won until catcher Mickey Owen kept the Yankees winning rally alive by failing to catch a two-out, third strike. The best Murphy has ever hit over a full second half of a season was .307 in 2013. The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. Only a few changes have been madeto the format over the years. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. With the organization's financial coffers stretched thin from the trip's expenses, the Legion couldn't fund a World Series. But with a full season at his disposal this time, Gwynn tailed off down the stretch, batting .328 over the final two months of the season.Last day at .400: July 14How short was he? 1941 Play Ball Baseball was the line's third and final installment before World War II, which halted the production of cards and severely curtailed gum production. 1982 Dover American League Baseball Cards Reprints Ted Williams (1941 Play Ball) Opens in a new window or tab. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. Other than the Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige cards, his is my favorite of all the 1948 Leaf baseball cards. Menu Log In Sign Up Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. View Ted Lee Williams results in State College, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Despite this extraordinary achievement, Ted finished second in AL MVP voting behind Joe DiMaggio, who put together a 56-game hit streak, the longest in Major League history. Williams' 1941 card is actually a good case study for those who are new to APBA cards. Forever recognized for his amazing hitting, Williams made one of his final public appearances at the 1999 MLB All-Star Game at Fenway Park notably shaking hands with fellow batting champions Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn and others. Carew saw his average drop to .374 on Aug. 26, but the eventual American League MVP made one last run, batting .441 over his final 31 games to finish seven hits shy of .400. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. buy stuff after clicking links on our site The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. One in top condition will be a small fortune. George Brett, 1980: .390The greatest hitter in Royals history actually began the 1980 campaign 1-for-7, and did not see his average rise above .300 until his last game of May. The 1960 season would be Ted's last as a player and he still managed to put up a .316 average, 29 homers and 75 RBIgood enough for one last All-Star nomination. Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. Simply incorporating color into the card's design wasn't the only thing that makethe1941 Play Ball Baseball cards stand out. 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