For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. 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. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. Avoid scams, deal locally Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. 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 cornerstones of the set are Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Ted Williams prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. Oneinteresting factoidabout1941 Play Ball Baseball set is that it is the only major baseball card issue to feature all three of the DiMaggio brothers (Joe, Dom and Vince). Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. 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. 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. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. 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. Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. 1954 Topps Boston Red Sox Team Set w/o Williams (w/o Ted Williams cards) View All + Want Red Sox Qty Excellent - 5 $420.00 $378 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart Very Good/Excellent - 4 $255.00 $230 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart Very Good - 3 $200.00 $180 after 10% discount 1 View + Cart 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. 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 Baseball Cards. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! That print line doesn't detract from its value though. 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 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. He says the experience taught him as much about life as it did baseball. 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. His only recognized rookie card, the 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams is high atop many collectors' want lists. 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? 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. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. Still, the program wasn't in the clear. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. $2.50. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1940-1949 Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball Baseball Cards. Value was a major factor, but not the only one. 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! SportsCardsPro 2019-2023 Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. PriceIt Game | obstacles, including poor centering, toning and subpar The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. The tournament format needed $50,000, and Sowers was determined to raise it. Visually, the 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams is so much more appealing than the 1939 and 1940 issues. Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. Each year young people, ages 13 to 19, participate. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. No More Secrets Puzzle Game, 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams (Very Nice!) In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. The Kid, as he was dubbed in Boston newspapers, was the most anticipated athletes and he did not disappoint as he led the American League in RBI with 145, blasted 31 home runs and batted .327 in his first year in Beantown. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. 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. Astonishingly, despite such a The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS All-STATE TEAMS FROM 1939 TO 2008 In the following section, The PFN Resource Guide has listed the all state teams dating back to the inception of each of the three organizations that named such teams. Ted Williams, 1957: .388A full 16 years later, Williams proved he had plenty of magic left in his bat in 1957. of the season, Williams could have taken himself out of the In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. 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The first Legion alumnus elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Feller wrote a column for The American Legion Magazine in June 1963, expressing his love and appreciation for the league after it honored him with a plaque in 1962. Yet baseball isn't the only area where former players have excelled. If you're a Ted Williams fan or collector, the entire 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is a can't-miss proposition. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. 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. While early, it doesn't have the distinction of being among the first Ted Williams cards. Winter, 2016 Premier Auction - Closes January 30, October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th. It measures 4 x 6 3/16". color as many examples appear washed out. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. Take everything we said about the 1957 Ted Williams card and add the fact that it's his last card from his playing career. 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. 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. The dual image of a bright smiling Williams in the lower left corner with an action shot of him behind makes for an outstanding card. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. Last day at .400: July 10How short was he? Williams' 1941 card is actually a good case study for those who are new to APBA cards. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. It can be We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. Another difference between the two series is that while series one is found with and without the the 1941 copyright date, the second series does not include any date. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. 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. Then it flipped. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. The programis also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings. 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. 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. 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. The 1948 Leaf #76 card marked Ted's transition into post-War cards and is one of the keys to the set. Instead, Williams insisted on playing The set. But since he remained under exclusive contract with Topps, they had to pull his card and replace card #66 with Jim Piersall. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. PriceIt Game | It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. He turned to Frank Knox, a newspaper publisher and former department commander. One of my favorite oddball Ted Williams issues is his 1952 Red Man Tobacco card. buy stuff after clicking links on our site What does a guy have to do to win the MVP award? The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. Last day at .400: July 11How short was he? . 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. Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. 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. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. Sponsored. The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. The 20-card set was included in packs of wieners. He once said, "All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived.". in the doubleheader that day. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. A panel on the top then folds down, creating a second player card. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. #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 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. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. They added clouds in the sky, too, which was an odd change. The card was inserted in 1999 Upper Deck Retro. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. Menu Log In Sign Up Ted Williams suited up for a post in San Diego. 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. It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. 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. But since Harris was still signed exclusively with Topps, this was yet another Ted Williams card that had to be pulled from production. Truth is stranger than fiction. Tough to find, the premium shows Williams with a simple sepia photo. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. 1955 Topps Double Header Ted Williams #70 with Hal Smith, 14. As far as images go, this is far and away better than any of the other Ted Williams cards released before it. 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. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. He's one of the greats among the small fraternity of all-time greats. 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. #81,82 Ted Williams - Joe Cronin #63,64 Joe DiMaggio - Charley Keller #57,58 Ted Williams - Jim Tabor #61,62 Lefty Gomez - Phil Rizzuto #59,60 Joe Cronin - Jimmie Foxx Posted Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. The South Dakota convention agreed and passed a resolution urging the Legion to create an organized summer baseball league that started each June. View cart for details. They each uniquely commemorate one of the game's greatest players to ever step on the field. 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. 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. (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.). It was a major risk for Williams Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. 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? That fact gives the card a lot more importance than its drab design might otherwise suggest. . In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Buy . 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 1950 Bowman Ted Williams card is no exception and boasts tremendous artwork of Williams and his iconic swing. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Community service has alwaysbeen a core value of The American Legion. Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. The timing of his career allowed for something special that you don't see with most Hall of Famers: He would appear on some of the most iconic pre-War and post-War issues. Having all three Di Maggio brothers in the set, is just the perfect icing on the cake. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. It read: "RESOLVED: That The American Legion inaugurate and conduct baseball leagues and tournaments for local championships, and that local champions determined by the competitions be given opportunity to compete in departmental, sectional and regional tournaments, and that a junior world series championship baseball series be conducted at each national convention ". historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio 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. 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. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. The lack of borders and nice action shot of Williams makes it one of his best-looking cards in my opinion. The dimensions are different for starters as this one measures in at 2-1/16" x 3-1/8" while his 1950 Bowman card was a bit smaller at 2- 1/16" by 2". We may earn an affiliate commission if you There are some 1941 Play Ball cards that are printed on paper rather than cardboard. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. Legion Baseball soldiered on, even though some posts were still forced to run teams on shoestring budgets. Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. Any one of the cards on this list are great Ted Williams cards to own. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. 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. As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. 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. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. What is more remarkable is in the MVP voting. 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