Centering and print defects in the yellow background are common challenges. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. The winning team receives a trip to Major League Baseball's World Series, a tradition dating back to 1926. Legion Baseball also has a reputation for serving the young people who play for it. 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. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! 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. What does a guy have to do to win the MVP award? Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. I also like how his nickname "Ted" is called out along the bottom, given his actual name was Theodore. 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. Larry Walker, 1999: .379Two seasons after claiming the NL MVP Award, Walker followed up with his best season at the plate by average. Please click "report it" to notify admin. 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? Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. However, if you fold them the other way, a second player is shown. 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. Rations also meant fewer cards were produced. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Any one of the cards on this list are great Ted Williams cards to own. It's a notorious #1. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. This isn't one of them. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5. Not surprisingly, Ted Williams cards continue to draw plenty of support from today's collectors. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. After losing three prime years to World War II, Ted returned to the Red Sox in 1946 having not lost a step as he batted .342 with 38 home runs and 123 RBI to win his first AL MVP award while also leading Boston to their first World Series appearance since 1918. lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving Values have followed suit. The Cardinals star missed out on the NL Triple Crown by just one home run, and he hit remarkably better on the road (.415) than at home (.334) that season. 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. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. Something went wrong. Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. Astonishingly, despite such a Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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! Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. As to Ted Williams' 1941 card itself, it's nice to see this card show up long overdue on a Monday. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 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. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. 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. Stan Musial, 1948: .376Vin Scully once said that Musial was "good enough to take your breath away," and in 1948 he reached perhaps his most dizzying heights. Cards feature one player prominently on the front. Instead, Williams insisted on playing It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. 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. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. 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. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. 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. The league, however,hit a few growing pains in its second year. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. Only a few changes have been madeto the format over the years. #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. the way he chose to end the season. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. Fulfilled by COMC - World's largest consignment service. Either way, it came out in his rookie year and it carries a lot of interest and value. 2023 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. The best Murphy has ever hit over a full second half of a season was .307 in 2013. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. It has a nice painting of the Splendid Splinter. 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. Of all the oddball issues of the 1950's, this may very well be the most valuable and most easily-recognized. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. 145 walks and a .553 OBP. Truth is stranger than fiction. 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. It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. (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.). A black and white head shot of Williams is surrounded by a thin black border. Truth is stranger than fiction. 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. 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. MLB resumed its funding in 1935, starting with a $20,000 donation and continues today supporting the program with an annual grant. color as many examples appear washed out. 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. 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. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. 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. American Legion Baseball is a national institution, having thrived through a world war, several national tragedies, and times of great prosperity as well as great despair. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Free shipping for many products! Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. 1941 PLAY BALL #14 TED WILLIAMS PSA 4.0 VG - EX #14, 1941 PLAY BALL TED WILLIAMS #14 HOF BASEBALL CARD FAIR #14, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (filler) #14, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (filler) *GMCARDS* #14, *1941 PLAY BALL TED WILLIAMS BASEBALL CARD #14 - DECENT CONDITION*, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (crease) #14, 1941 PLAY BALL GUM #14 TED WILLIAMS BOSTON RED SOX no creases, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (crease) *GMCARDS* #14, 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams #11 Debs Garms VGC, 1941 Ted Williams Card #14 Play Ball-Boston Red Sox #14, 1941 Play Ball PAPER VERSION #14 Ted Williams Boston Red Sox PSA Auth Test Issu #14, 1941 PLAY BALL #14 TED WILLIAMS BOSTON RED SOX BECKETT AUTHENTICATED CARD, 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams Color #14 Greatest Hitter Ever? Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. When the season concluded, Williams joined the United States Navy as a naval aviator and served as a training instructor and never seeing any combat. This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. The Splendid Splinter posted the highest single-season batting average in the modern era by a player 38 years of age or older -- 10 points higher than 38-year old Ty Cobb's .378 in 1925. Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". Eight players receive a $2,500 scholarship and the "Captain" of the All Academic Team receives a $5,000 scholarship. 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! But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. His only recognized rookie card, the 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams is high atop many collectors' want lists. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. 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. sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. Though Williams' .406 average was just a footnote in wire-service accounts in 1941, it's status grows more mythical with each passing year. However, the overall aesthetic appeal isimproved by having the cards printed in color. of the season, Williams could have taken himself out of the This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. With the organization's financial coffers stretched thin from the trip's expenses, the Legion couldn't fund a World Series. Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. Sponsored. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. 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. With Mickey Mantle only appearing on Bowman cards that year, Williams' 1954 Topps cards are the most expensive in the set behind the rookie card of Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Al Kaline. 2023-02-26 13:27. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests 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. No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. 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. Description: none. 15 hits shy of .400.T6. He found one in Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $50,000 annual donation from Major League Baseball. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. A head shot of Williams looking off into the distance sits atop a light blue background that spills over the black border. On that card, entitled "Ted Signs for 1959", Red Sox GM Bucky Harris is depicted alongside Williams. You can imagine how tough it is to find these cards unfolded and in nice shape. Hence, the reason why Williams shares this card with Hal Smith. 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. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 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. Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. Ted Williams baseball cards are some of the most unique in the hobby, in my opinion. In the rare instances that it comes up for sale, it can sell for thousands. Five hits shy of joining himself in the .400 club.4. All recognize strong performances in the regional and national tournaments. That easily makes this card one of the most valuable baseball cards out there. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. But, for some reason they just don't get the same notoriety. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. 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 . The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. 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 1941, Ted Combine that with it being an attractive card of one of the game's true legends and you've got a popular card. 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! The 1950 Bowman Ted Williams card is no exception and boasts tremendous artwork of Williams and his iconic swing. 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. 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. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. These are his first appearances on cards for the company. Williams' 1941 card is actually a good case study for those who are new to APBA cards. Given its place as one of the earlier Ted Williams cards, the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams should, perhaps, be worth more than it is. 1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. The set. 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. Over the years, plenty of other major corporations have joined Gatorade in sponsoring Legion Baseball. Naturally, Legion Baseball's alumni base includes some of the sport's most recognizable names. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com No details about his team, position or name were added to the front but does Ted Williams really need that kind of introduction? The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. 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. 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. 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! Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. View cart for details. We are user supported. It does kick off the set making it his first Topps card. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. but he ended up going 6 for 8, raising his average to It's also the exact same one used the previous year. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, In addition, the second series cards (#49-72) are only slightly more difficult to locate than those of the first series. A panel on the top then folds down, creating a second player card. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. The number of former Legion players who have gone on to the pros is far too large to chart. Posted Centering and chipping are common concerns on both cards, making high grade copies rather scarce. 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. 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. worcester > historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. The card looks good and is still worth plenty but there aren't any outside factors at play that might drive its value up. Besides the release date, its rarity is its biggest selling point. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on The 1941 Play Ball Baseball card backs are similar to the other Play Ball sets, with a lengthy biography. Print defects and centering are tough challenges to overcome making high grade copies very valuable. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. This is another Ted Williams card that was pulled from production, likely because he'd finally signed with Topps. As a result, many soaked up grease and became stained. In 1927, the Legion's national convention convened in Paris. More than half of current major-leaguers played Legion Baseball. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. "The American Legion could well consider the advisability of assisting in the training of young Americans through our athletic games," Griffith said. 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. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. You must enable JavaScript to use craigslist. 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. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. Williams actually has two cards in the set. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. Five hits shy of .400.T3. The imagery and coloration gives the card tremendous eye appeal. 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. 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. That makes this card a bit more rare than other in the set due to the lower print quantities. 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? While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. In essence, 1941 Play Ball Baseball cards are a colorized version of their 1940 counterparts. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. In 1947, he stood atop the baseball world winning his second AL Triple Crown as he hit .343 with 32 home runs and 114 RBI while also leading the AL in runs (125), walks (162), on-base- percentage (.499), slugging percentage (.634) and total bases (335). It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. 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? Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. 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