Whether you're looking for a card to complete your set, or going all-in on a hot prospect, there is something for every collector. He was arguably the greatest hitter the game has ever seen and would finish his career with nineteen All-Star appearances, two MVPs, two Triple Crowns and six batting titles. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to it. This card suffers from a few condition It's rarity in high grade places it high among his most expensive cards to own. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1940-1949 Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball Baseball Cards. Further adding to the relevance of the set it comes from, there were the first baseball cards issued by Gum Inc, the company that would later become Bowman. Legion Baseball also has a reputation for serving the young people who play for it. At season's end, Walker stood nine hits shy of history.Last day at .400: May 26How short was he? No champion was named and the future of American Legion Baseball looked bleak, as the inaugural season wound up costing more than originally planned. Print defects and centering are tough challenges to overcome making high grade copies very valuable. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. Like many cards in the 1956 Topps set, Ted's card comes with either a white or gray back with the gray backs being a bit more rare. Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. 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. In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. 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. I've always loved the Bowman cards of the early 1950's since they featured some of the best imagery of any vintage baseball cards. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Very handsome cards indeed. Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. We may earn an affiliate commission if you In addition to valuable cards for Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio,1941 Play Ball is home to the only official Pee Wee Reese rookie card. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. As far as images go, this is far and away better than any of the other Ted Williams cards released before it. 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. Ted Williams, 1957: .388A full 16 years later, Williams proved he had plenty of magic left in his bat in 1957. There is one major qualification to Walker's 1999 season, which is that his average in the thin home air at Coors Field (.461) was a full 175 points higher than his clip on the road (.286). The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. Tony Gwynn, 1994: .394Many who watched Mr. Padre during the 1994 season will still argue that he could have topped .400 if his season hadn't been cut short by the players' strike in mid-August. The history of Ted Williams cards is a long one, starting before WWII. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Anothernotable difference isthat the ornate banner with baseball gear has been replaced with a more subdued example containing the player's name and often a nickname. Need Help? Given its place as one of the earlier Ted Williams cards, the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams should, perhaps, be worth more than it is. Despite losing five years to World War II and the Korean War, The Splendid Splinter won two Most Valuable Player awards (1946, 1949), was a six-time American League batting champion, hit 521 home runs, led the AL in OBP 12 times, walks eight times, runs scored and total bases six times, RBI and home runs four times and retired with a lifetime batting average of .344 over his 19-year career. He found one in Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $50,000 annual donation from Major League Baseball. 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. Last day at .400: July 10How short was he? Sponsored. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. One in top condition will be a small fortune. Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. It's debatable as to whether the 1939 Goudey Premium is a card or something closer to a picture. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. As a result, many soaked up grease and became stained. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Beware wiring (e.g. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. 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. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. According to our research, the Associated Press first selected their first All-State Team in 1939, and continues Recently, the Legion passed a resolution allowing corporate sponsorship, in the hope of creating more financial aid for college. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. What does a guy have to do to win the MVP award? Regional food issues were common in those days with many cards being packaged with potato chips, cookies, and meats. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. Along with Joe Dimaggio and Shoeless Joe Jackson, Ted Williams is unsurprisingly a key to this important set. Drain backed the resolution, which passed that fall at the Legion's national convention in Omaha, Neb. Behind Mickey Mantle, his is the most expensive card in the set but centering and print defects can make high grade examples very tough to find. In addition, the second series cards (#49-72) are only slightly more difficult to locate than those of the first series. 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. Helton's average remained at .390 all the way through Sept. 3, but a .284 average over Helton's final 26 games dropped him off the historic pace.Last day at .400: June 10How short was he? The winning team receives a trip to Major League Baseball's World Series, a tradition dating back to 1926. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. However, the popularity of Upper Deck's A Piece of History 500 Club set transcends your average bat and jersey cards. Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. "The American Legion could well consider the advisability of assisting in the training of young Americans through our athletic games," Griffith said. Privacy Policy. 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. The sepia-toned card features one of the best images of Williams on any of his cards, in my opinion. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. This is the first Ted Williams card under the Bowman banner. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Williams hit an amazing .406! That famous wrap-around, corkscrew swing of his is shown front and center. This isn't one of them. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. Ted Williamsbaseball cards will continue to be some of the most coveted and expensive baseball cards for years to come. Topps used the same head shot of Williams from their 1954 set but mixed it with a different action shot. In addition to valuable cards for Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, 1941 Play Ball is home to the only official Pee Wee Reese rookie card. 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5. 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 Legion Baseball gave him an outlet to be discovered as a pitcher, but also gave him a chance to form lifelong friendships, learn to deal with letdown in athletic competition, and become better prepared for the mental and emotional strain of fighting in a war. So let's jump right in and take a look at some of the most important Ted Williams cards you can collect. 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. 145 walks and a .553 OBP. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on 1941 All Star Hero prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. Ted Williams. Todd Helton, 2000 .372One year after Walker ignited the Rocky Mountains with his .400 chase, teammate Helton gave it a try. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. PriceIt Game | The 1941 Play Ball Set featured a colorized image and the player name in block text in a banner running across the bottom of the image. These 4" x 6-3/16" cards don't come up for sale too often and are far more rare than their Play Ball cousins. Williams advocated for the Jimmy Fund, which raised money for adult and pediatric cancer and research at the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Postseason tournaments at the state, sectional and regional levels culminatedwith a national championship. 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. One of my favorite oddball Ted Williams issues is his 1952 Red Man Tobacco card. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. Frank Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the only back-to-back national championships in program history. That makesit one of few pre-war card makers to release cards after the war as well. No More Secrets Puzzle Game, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941 - WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox VG/EX #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox VG-EX #16, Ted Williams 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 AG890 #NotAvailable, Williams' Greatest Year 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 - Boston Red Sox - Gem Mint, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Ted Williams' Greatest Year, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Ted Williams 1941 Williams' Greatest Year #16 HOF #16, 1959 FLEER BASEBALL CARD TED WILLIAMS #16 WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR BV $15 (AA), 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941- Williams Greatest Year NEAR MINT #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941- Williams' Greatest Career J1 #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS BASEBALL CARD 1941 - WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR #16 BV $15, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR #16 /406 BOSTON RED SOX (FORD'S #16, 1959 Fleer #16 Ted Williams 1941 Greatest Year VGEX X2604835 #16, 1959 Fleer TED WILLIAMS #16 1941 Williams Greatest Year EXMT #16, SA: 1959 Fleer Ted Williams Baseball Card #16 1941 Williams Greatest Year - VG #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox EX #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox EX #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941 - WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR GOOD RED SOX #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams' Greatest Year NSB9-02, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 - Williams' Greatest Year EX/EX+ Red Sox 537799 #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Boston Red Sox EX #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 | 1941 Williams' Greatest Year | NMT #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 | 1941 Williams' Greatest Year #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 - Williams' Greatest Year VGEX #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS "1941-WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR " #16 NM/NM+, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS 1941-"WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR" #16 EX+, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 NICE CREASE FREE 1941 WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 7 , 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 7 A3391707-321, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams # 16 Williams' Greatest Year 1941 Red Sox NM PSA 7 #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams 1941- Williams Greatest Year #16 PSA7 NM, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams 1941 Williams' Greatest Year #16 PSA 7 NRMT #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF #16 PSA 8 NM-MT, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 8 B3393598-319, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 8 B3393618-324, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS RED SOX #16 1941 WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 8 NM-MT #16, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams Greatest Year PSA 8, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 - Williams' Greatest Year PSA 8 Red Sox (9449) #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS - CARD #16 - "1941 - Williams' Greatest Year" - PSA 8 #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 8 A3391695-317, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR PSA 8 NM/MT CENTERED! They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. but he ended up going 6 for 8, raising his average to If I had to pick a favorite between the two, I guess I'd have to go with this one just because I like the yellow color scheme a bit more. There are some 1941 Play Ball cards that are printed on paper rather than cardboard. of the season, Williams could have taken himself out of the Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. Williams actually has two cards in the set. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. Though Gwynn would not see his average rise above .400 after May 15, he would also not see it dip below .376 after April, suggesting that he was consistent enough to stay in the chase until the very end. Fittingly, winners receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., making them the only amateur athletes invited to the exhibit. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. 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. 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. That fact gives the card a lot more importance than its drab design might otherwise suggest. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. His 1941 Play Ball issue goes down as the third mainstream card on which Williams was shown but it's still strikingly similar to his Play Ball card of 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 . Description: none. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Ted Williams followed in the footsteps of Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan and Hank Aaron to be the fourth player featured in Upper Deck's multi-year Baseball Heroes program. Though Williams' .406 average was just a footnote in wire-service accounts in 1941, it's status grows more mythical with each passing year. 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. Free shipping for many products! Buy . When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. 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! worcester > Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. The card featured a small stub along the bottom that collectors could remove and, once they had 50 of them, mail in for a baseball cap of the MLB of their choice. 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. It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. 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. In 1941, Ted became the first Major League batter since Rogers Hornsby in 1924 to eclipse the elusive .400-mark batting .406 in 143 games and the last to accomplish the feat, though many have made runs. The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. TedS 1st Color Card #1, 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams PSA Graded Vintage Original Description #14, 1941 Play Ball Baseball Ted Williams #14 PSA 7 BOSTON RED SOX NM HOF #14, Ted Williams 1941 Play Ball PSA 7 MC Red Sox, 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA 7 NRMT #14. 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 All Star Hero the last time we updated. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". That rarity pushes its value way up and makes it a key along with cards #1, #2 and #80. Please click "report it" to notify admin. Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Original Autographed Baseball MLB Balls, Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Baseball Sports Autographed Trading Cards, He was an avid fisherman and teamed with Sear Roebuck to develop a line of sporting goods, both for baseball, but also for the outdoorsman. He penned the column free of charge and admitted that he never endorsed anything he didn't believe in during his career, even for large sums of money. The rich, emerald green background and small bio of Williams make this one a bit more interesting than many of his other cards, in my opinion. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Double Play) are updated daily for each source listed above. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Not surprisingly, the fact that these Ted Williams cards were packaged with hot dogs makes staining and other condition challenges occur frequently. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. That print line doesn't detract from its value though. 1955 Topps Double Header Ted Williams #70 with Hal Smith, 14. SportsCardsPro 2019-2023 Chart shows the price of 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. But since he remained under exclusive contract with Topps, they had to pull his card and replace card #66 with Jim Piersall. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. Think of this as a gimmick-free gem. Chicago's Taft Wright collected at least one run batted in for thirteen consecutive games, Joe DiMaggio hit safely in fifty-six straight games, and Boston's Ted Williams became the last player to end a season with a batting average over .400. $2.50. 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. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. It's an amazing card and one of the best pre-War cards, in my opinion. His preparedness was unmatched as he studied opposing pitchers and their nuances in certain situations, ultimately determining what their out pitch was in every case. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This makes it more widely collected than either the 1939 or 1940 sets. They added clouds in the sky, too, which was an odd change. Because it was hard to get it down to 20, we've waffled a little and added a couple of honorable mentions, one of which may or may not be a card depending on how you look at it. In vintage sets, the first card often got the brunt of the handling from either being on the top of a stack or the weight bearer of a rubber band. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. Not surprisingly, Ted Williams cards continue to draw plenty of support from today's collectors. Diamond Sports signed on as the "Official Baseball of the American Legion World Series.". Trying to make up for lost time, 1954 Topps Baseball has Ted Williams as a bookend with the first and last cards on the checklist. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. 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 This is another Ted Williams card that was pulled from production, likely because he'd finally signed with Topps. in the MVP voting. What is more remarkable is 14 hits shy of .400.T6. We are user supported. A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. . Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. Even without a massive saturation of jersey and bat cards like a lot of players have, collectors can find some reasonably priced pieces of Ted Williams gear cards. But, for some reason they just don't get the same notoriety. He says the experience taught him as much about life as it did baseball. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. Upon his retirement, Ted served as the manager for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers for four years (1969-1971/1972) where he compiled a record of 273-364 in 637 games. Williams' 1941 card is actually a good case study for those who are new to APBA cards. Truth is stranger than fiction.
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