And the design isn't the most popular either. By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Featuring a move to color,1941 Play Ball Baseball continues the brief but strong vintage releases from Gum, Inc. 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. 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). Ted's 1952 Berk Ross card is rather plain and straightforward in design compared to some of his others. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. 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. A few years after that, Williams signed an exclusive deal with Fleer that shut Topps out once again. Ted Williams died on July 5, 2002. sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. It's one of the best, providing power (1-1-5-6-6), average (15-7) and on-base (nine 14s!). One in top condition will be a small fortune. Free shipping for many products! 1941 Baseball Cards. His only recognized rookie card, the 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams is high atop many collectors' want lists. 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. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. 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. The Clemente, Koufax and Killebrew rookies may be the keys to the set but Ted's card is still way up on the list. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. 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. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on Since its inception in 1925, the league has had millions of players, including countless who have gone on to play in college and professional baseball, with 82 inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? worcester > A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. Astonishingly, despite such a 15 hits shy of .400.T6. 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. These are his first appearances on cards for the company. Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. 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? Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. "It was something that required a kind of nonstop consistency," Williams said on the 50th anniversary of the feat in 1991. . Need Help? Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. 14 hits shy of .400.T6. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. That famous wrap-around, corkscrew swing of his is shown front and center. Naturally, Legion Baseball's alumni base includes some of the sport's most recognizable names. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. #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 The top five in the census are listed on the specific card's "home page." This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-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. 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. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. There are some 1941 Play Ball cards that are printed on paper rather than cardboard. 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. 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. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. Five hits shy of .400.T3. 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. His pitching prowess notwithstanding, Ted signed with the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League and then the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association where he captured his first Triple Crown, hitting .366 with 43 home runs and 142 RBI. And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to it. 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? i have a 1941 vintage ted williams #10 outfielder with the boston red sox i want to sell email me at joe.cuellar68@yahoo.com. of the season, Williams could have taken himself out of the 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. 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. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. It was a major risk for Williams In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. 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. 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. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. Key Cards. 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 . Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. Todd Helton, 2000 .372One year after Walker ignited the Rocky Mountains with his .400 chase, teammate Helton gave it a try. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. 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. 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. Famed journalist and author Tom Brokaw played Legion ball in South Dakota, andSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsackwas on a team in Pennsylvania. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. 1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. Contact him at [emailprotected]. Chart shows the price of Ted Williams at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. 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. If you're a Ted Williams fan or collector, the entire 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is a can't-miss proposition. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. .406. To picture just how tough a time hitters have had trying to match Teddy Ballgame's .406, here's a look at the 10 players who have come the closest to reaching .400, in order of their season-ending average, over the last 75 years:1. Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. Finding one of these in any sort of acceptable condition is going to cost a lot. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. Buy or make an offer anytime. in the doubleheader that day. Ted Williams suited up for a post in San Diego. 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. 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. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? The number of former Legion players who have gone on to the pros is far too large to chart. 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. Going into the last day #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. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. $1.39. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. 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. In 1941, Ted He continues to hold the highest on-base percentage in the history of Major League Baseball with a .482 OBP. This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. Veteran America, A fitting tribute to trailblazers and visionaries. 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. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. 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. Ted Williams. You must enable JavaScript to use craigslist. In all, 82 program graduates are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Five hits shy of joining himself in the .400 club.4. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. A caption at the bottom seems to indicate the cards may havebeen intended as part of a larger "Sports Hall of Fame" set, but noother cards eversurfaced. 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. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. The league, however,hit a few growing pains in its second year. It can be picked up in Westminster or shipped (extra). What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. But since Harris was still signed exclusively with Topps, this was yet another Ted Williams card that had to be pulled from production. Keeping the horizontal layout of 1955 Topps, not to mention the large painted portrait, the 1956 Topps Ted Williams carries with it some nice eye appeal. I also like how his nickname "Ted" is called out along the bottom, given his actual name was Theodore. You can imagine how tough it is to find these cards unfolded and in nice shape. However, if you fold them the other way, a second player is shown. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. 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. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. In the rare instances that it comes up for sale, it can sell for thousands. 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? Diamond Sports signed on as the "Official Baseball of the American Legion World Series.". Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. We are user supported. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Double Play) are updated daily for each source listed above. Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Of the three Play Ball sets, this is perhaps the easiest to complete because of its small number of total cards. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. 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. There are 80 cards total in the set but #68 is a bit tougher to locate than the rest. With a total of 72 cards, 1941 Play Ball Baseball is the smallest of the three sets from Gum, Inc. 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 In the 1940s, Ford Motor Co. dealers supplied uniforms for local teams. These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. Yet baseball isn't the only area where former players have excelled. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. 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