Something went wrong. Although this is just the second Ted Williams Topps card, it's one of the least expensive. Key Cards. This is the first Ted Williams card under the Bowman banner. In addition, the census of any particular card can and does change as new cards are graded and/or discovered. All Rights Reserved, 20 Greatest Ted Williams Cards of All-Time, 1999 Upper Deck Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams Game-Used Bat, 19. 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. In some ways, this makes things murky when it comes to labels and collecting preferences. 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. But after a red-hot summer, Brett woke up on the morning of Sept. 20 with an even .400 average -- the latest date that anyone on this list was at or above the magical mark. . He accomplished all of this while losing five years due to his service in World War II and the Korean War. Like the 1952 Topps set, for exampleit's probably the most glaring omission of Ted Williams. View Ted Lee Williams results in State College, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. 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. Indeed, Gwynn was heating up, hitting .420 (50-for-119) in his last 30 games before the strike. Featuring a move to color,1941 Play Ball Baseball continues the brief but strong vintage releases from Gum, Inc. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. National Commander James A. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. 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. Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. 16 hits shy of .400.Ichiro Suzuki, 2004: .372Hard as it is to believe, Ichiro actually did not spend a single day of his 2004 season at or above .400. All recognize strong performances in the regional and national tournaments. At season's end, Walker stood nine hits shy of history.Last day at .400: May 26How short was he? This amount is subject to change until you make payment. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. Ted Williamsbaseball cards will continue to be some of the most coveted and expensive baseball cards for years to come. It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. 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. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. 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. And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to it. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. 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. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. Instead of a traditional speech, Griffith, who was also the collegiate commissioner of the Western Conference (now the Big Ten), spoke about the role athletics can play in the development of youth. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Combine that with it being an attractive card of one of the game's true legends and you've got a popular card. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. PriceIt Game | With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. You'd be hard pressed to find many baseball fans who would argue that he didn't fulfill that dream. obstacles, including poor centering, toning and subpar Hence, the reason why Williams shares this card with Hal Smith. Limited to 2,500 copies, a ridiculously small amount at the time, the signature is done on copies of the checklist card. Print defects and centering are tough challenges to overcome making high grade copies very valuable. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. 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. 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 award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. 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. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. Value was a major factor, but not the only one. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level. Recently, the Legion passed a resolution allowing corporate sponsorship, in the hope of creating more financial aid for college. A head shot of Williams looking off into the distance sits atop a light blue background that spills over the black border. Very handsome cards indeed. The best Murphy has ever hit over a full second half of a season was .307 in 2013. Centering and print defects in the yellow background are common challenges. A few years after that, Williams signed an exclusive deal with Fleer that shut Topps out once again. Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. Visually, the 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams is so much more appealing than the 1939 and 1940 issues. Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. That added notoriety gives the 1958 Topps Ted Williams a little more of a bump in value over most of his other early Topps cards. The top five in the census are listed on the specific card's "home page." Fittingly, winners receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., making them the only amateur athletes invited to the exhibit. Rod Carew, 1977: .388Carew and Williams each batted .388 exactly two decades apart, but we'll start with Carew, who maintained a .400-plus average into July en route to his sixth career batting title. But, it's still a great card that any collector would love to have. However, if you fold them the other way, a second player is shown. Ted Williams suited up for a post in San Diego. Any one of the cards on this list are great Ted Williams cards to own. 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. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. Description: none. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. Ted Williams (1941 Play Ball) Details More Photos of 1941 Play Ball: Ted Williams #14 Baseball Cards Main Image Ted Williams prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball) are updated daily for each source listed above. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. They could be cut off and redeemed for a hat. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Ted Williams. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. With the organization's financial coffers stretched thin from the trip's expenses, the Legion couldn't fund a World Series. lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving In college scholarships, the league annually awards a total of $25,000 - $500 for a player selected from each department based upon leadership, character, scholarship and financial need. With a total of 72 cards, 1941 Play Ball Baseball is the smallest of the three sets from Gum, Inc. This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. of the season, Williams could have taken himself out of the collectibles - by owner, TED WILLIAMS-JOE CRONIN 1941 DOUBLE PLAY BASEBALL CARD-BOSTON RED SOX, it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests. 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5. 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Original Autographed Baseball MLB Balls, Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Baseball Sports Autographed Trading Cards, This card suffers from a few condition The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. MLB resumed its funding in 1935, starting with a $20,000 donation and continues today supporting the program with an annual grant. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. 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. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. 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! Sowers received the final $6,500 from his own boss, Col. Henry L. Doherty, president of Cities Services. One of my favorite oddball Ted Williams issues is his 1952 Red Man Tobacco card. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. 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. The programis also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings. 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? It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. 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. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. Legion Baseball resumed in 1928, and by 1929 participants were coming from every state and the District of Columbia. 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. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. In 1940, Williams earned his first of 19 All-Star Game appearances, but also led the league in on-base percentage for the first of 12 times during his 19-year career. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. This is another Ted Williams card that was pulled from production, likely because he'd finally signed with Topps. When the war ended, Gum, Inc. resurfaced as the Bowman Gum Company and began its card production anew. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. Contact him at [emailprotected]. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. The cornerstones of the set are Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. color as many examples appear washed out. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. 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