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. That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. Diamond Sports currently funds $25,000 in scholarships for the American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team. "It was something that required a kind of nonstop consistency," Williams said on the 50th anniversary of the feat in 1991. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. 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. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. In essence, 1941 Play Ball Baseball cards are a colorized version of their 1940 counterparts. Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. Ted Williams baseball cards are some of the most unique in the hobby, in my opinion. 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. Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. 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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. worcester > Obviously this one is an actual full color photo image of Williams as opposed to artwork since this was the first year Topps produced cards that way. 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Featuring a move to color,1941 Play Ball Baseball continues the brief but strong vintage releases from Gum, Inc. Posted Nine hits shy of .400.5. What does a guy have to do to win the MVP award? Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. #14, 1941 PLAY BALL # 14 TED WILLIAMS RED SOX BVG AUTHENTIC 437987 (KYCARDS), 1941 Play Ball Playball #14 Ted Williams Boston Red Sox HOF EXCELLENT CONDITION #14. 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. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. dogs give comfort to children, Military Womens Memorial planning 25th anniversary celebration, South Dakota Legionnaire raising awareness and funds for homeless women veterans while competing for Ms. An additional $28,500 was raised in donations from the Chicago Daily News, the Omaha World-Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Indianapolis News, the New Orleans Item-Tribune and the Atlanta Journal. Like the 1952 Topps set, for exampleit's probably the most glaring omission of Ted Williams. 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. 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. He went on a mid-summer tear, batting .432 in July and .463 in August, but simply had too much ground to make up at season's end. Going into the last day That rarity pushes its value way up and makes it a key along with cards #1, #2 and #80. 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. Besides appearing with Jim Tabor, Williams is also paired with Joe Cronin a little further down the checklist. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping. Very handsome cards indeed. 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. While Joe is clearly the most famous of the DiMaggios, all three brothers played in the majors during 1941. color as many examples appear washed out. 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. 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. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. The first American Legion Baseball World Series was held in Philadelphia in 1926. Visually, the 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams is so much more appealing than the 1939 and 1940 issues. 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. It's rarity in high grade places it high among his most expensive cards to own. Seven hits shy of .400.T3. 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 . The star-studded set isn't as hard to find in higher grade as many other vintage sets which is good news for collectors. 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. Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . Estimated Value: A PSA 4 VG-EX copy sold for $2,100 in 2017. They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. And the design isn't the most popular either. Tough to find, the premium shows Williams with a simple sepia photo. Key 1941 Double Play Baseball Cards. In Teds induction speech for Cooperstown, Williams became one of the first enshrinees to speak out in favor of Negro League players earning consideration for induction into the Hall of Fame. It was a major risk for Williams Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1940-1949 Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball Baseball Cards. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. The number of former Legion players who have gone on to the pros is far too large to chart. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. There are 80 cards total in the set but #68 is a bit tougher to locate than the rest. 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. It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. 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. Legion Baseball resumed in 1928, and by 1929 participants were coming from every state and the District of Columbia. A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. 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. Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. 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. The 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams puts the two together with a baseball card spin. 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. I really like the action shot of Williams watching one of his towering drives leave the bat. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, players . 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. 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. 2011 November 10-11 Vintage Sports Collectibles .. Sunday Internet Sports Auction Mar 27, 2011, Sunday Internet Sports Auction Feb 20, 2011, SCP Auctions November 2010 Internet Auction, Hidden Treasures Vintage Rarities Auction. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. in the doubleheader that day. Over the years, plenty of other major corporations have joined Gatorade in sponsoring Legion Baseball. In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. 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. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. In 1927, the Legion's national convention convened in Paris. Click on the links or images to shop for cards on eBay. 1955 Topps Double Header Ted Williams #70 with Hal Smith, 14. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? They could be cut off and redeemed for a hat. 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. I also like how his nickname "Ted" is called out along the bottom, given his actual name was Theodore. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. Besides the release date, its rarity is its biggest selling point. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. 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! The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. 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? Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. 1982 Dover American League Baseball Cards Reprints Ted Williams (1941 Play Ball) Opens in a new window or tab. Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. 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. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. Sure, the likeness may not be spot-on in the painting, but there's a lot to be said for the color and added design elements on the front. 2023 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? We'll start with Garciaparra, who carried a .400-plus average longer than anyone else (July 20) in the quartet and, fittingly, came the closest in this group to matching the Red Sox legend.Last day at .400: July 20How 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. In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. A self-described shy farm kid from rural Iowa, Feller cut his teeth playing for Variety Post 313. 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. Contact him at [emailprotected]. but he ended up going 6 for 8, raising his average to The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. Three other recognition awards were established in the 1970s: the Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Award, the Rawlings Big Stick Award and the Bob Feller pitching awards. Topps used the same head shot of Williams from their 1954 set but mixed it with a different action shot. Ted Williams Baseball Trading Card Values Card Description NM EX/NM EX VG GOOD Search Inventory Selling History By Set By Player By Set By Player Social About All Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Hockey Non Sport Racing Soccer Gaming Wrestling Multi Sport All Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Hockey Non Sport Racing Soccer Gaming But, it's still a great card that any collector would love to have. It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. Still, the program wasn't in the clear. That famous wrap-around, corkscrew swing of his is shown front and center. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. A few years after that, Williams signed an exclusive deal with Fleer that shut Topps out once again. It gives it more pop. 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. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. The 1948 Leaf #76 card marked Ted's transition into post-War cards and is one of the keys to the set. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. 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. In some ways, this makes things murky when it comes to labels and collecting preferences. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. Last day at .400: July 11How short was he? 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 makes it more widely collected than either the 1939 or 1940 sets. Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. 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. 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