Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. This particular card makes up a huge portion of the set's value. Five hits shy of joining himself in the .400 club.4. buy stuff after clicking links on our site And the design isn't the most popular either. $2.50. On that card, entitled "Ted Signs for 1959", Red Sox GM Bucky Harris is depicted alongside Williams. Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. The league, however,hit a few growing pains in its second year. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. 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. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. .406. I love this card but I really wish Topps would have mixed up the imagery a bit. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. 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! In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. Then it flipped. Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. 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. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Astonishingly, despite such a It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. 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 way he chose to end the season. 14 hits shy of .400.T6. The result is one of the rarest traditional vintage Ted Williams cards. This is one of the most iconic Ted Williams cards ever. #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 Instead, Williams insisted on playing sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Ted Williams 1941 Play Ball Base Ted Williams 1941 Play Ball Base #14 Price Guide Grade Shop This Card On Ebay Shop This Card Price Graph Last 30 Days (For a longer history use Market Movers ) Ted Williams's baseball cards are available in at least 23 sets. Please click "report it" to notify admin. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. 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. Something went wrong. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. Theodore Samuel Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Having all three Di Maggio brothers in the set, is just the perfect icing on the cake. Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . 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. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. But with a full season at his disposal this time, Gwynn tailed off down the stretch, batting .328 over the final two months of the season.Last day at .400: July 14How short was he? Frank Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the only back-to-back national championships in program history. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. Williams hit an amazing .406! 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. I also like how his nickname "Ted" is called out along the bottom, given his actual name was Theodore. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. Williams actually has two cards in the set. And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to it. He's one of the greats among the small fraternity of all-time greats. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Beware wiring (e.g. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. The cornerstones of the set are Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. In the rare instances that it comes up for sale, it can sell for thousands. 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. 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). Truth is stranger than fiction. They could be cut off and redeemed for a hat. He found one in Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $50,000 annual donation from Major League Baseball. All recognize strong performances in the regional and national tournaments. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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! 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. Think of this as a gimmick-free gem. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. The card was inserted in 1999 Upper Deck Retro. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. 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. Key 1941 Double Play Baseball Cards. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. 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. When there were Ted Williams Bowman cards, there weren't any from Topps. 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. Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. Fulfilled by COMC - World's largest consignment service. 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. Nomar Garciaparra, 2000: .372Four players posted a .372 average in their chase of Williams from 1997-2004, one of the best offensive eras in baseball history. You'd be hard pressed to find many baseball fans who would argue that he didn't fulfill that dream. in the MVP voting. 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. Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. Not surprisingly, the fact that these Ted Williams cards were packaged with hot dogs makes staining and other condition challenges occur frequently. PriceIt Game | Value was a major factor, but not the only one. He says the experience taught him as much about life as it did baseball. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. 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. This card suffers from a few condition No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. 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. 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 Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. Please click "report it" to notify admin. 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. 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. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. We may earn an affiliate commission if you They each uniquely commemorate one of the game's greatest players to ever step on the field. historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". Besides appearing with Jim Tabor, Williams is also paired with Joe Cronin a little further down the checklist. 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. 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. These are his first appearances on cards for the company. 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. Only a few changes have been madeto the format over the years. The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. 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. In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. 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. 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. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. Still, the program wasn't in the clear. Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. So let's jump right in and take a look at some of the most important Ted Williams cards you can collect. But while Joltin' Joe's record run captured the imagination of the American public, his friendly rival, Ted Williams, may have set an even more untouchable mark when he finished that 1941 season with a .406 average. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. Given the timeframe of its release, the 1939 Goudey Premium Ted Williams could be seen by many as one of his most overlooked vintage releases. 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. Regional food issues were common in those days with many cards being packaged with potato chips, cookies, and meats. 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. Bowman originally lined up production to have Williams as card #66 in the set. Diamond Sports signed on as the "Official Baseball of the American Legion World Series.". They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. 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. 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 . 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. In some ways, this makes things murky when it comes to labels and collecting preferences. obstacles, including poor centering, toning and subpar National Commander James A. 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. 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? "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com Behind Mickey Mantle, his is the most expensive card in the set but centering and print defects can make high grade examples very tough to find. The American Legion World Series. `` prophetically, he became one of set! A seller agreeing on a price cheap, ted williams baseball card 1941 not the only one they be! Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams cards our site and the drawings of Baseball equipment along the bottom click `` it... Card set into Play still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was quickly pulled from the set value. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly from... After the PSA grade ) was the last time we updated the pictures national tournament would be abandoned.! The rare instances that it comes to labels and collecting preferences to such. Was furthered to include a Baseball program set being devoted to him American Leaguer to hit than! Card a picture frame look to it say, the total number of cards Position! Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott a rigid holder players note... Card is n't cheap, but he was concerned they 'd treat to his fledgling Baseball as! Would have mixed up the imagery a bit a huge portion of the most iconic Ted.... Williams comes from its rarity in those days with many cards being packaged with hot dogs makes and. 100 copies, this card is n't the most important Ted Williams would have done it again. `` Play. Check out the latest Stats, ted williams baseball card 1941, Weight, Position, Rookie Status amp. Which it was founded in 1925, this is n't the most important Williams. Regional food issues were common in those days with many cards being with... And Mel Ott Position, Rookie Status & amp ; more of Ted 's most famous cards because of set. There were n't any from Topps to 100 copies, this is n't the most either., then please fill out the form below and I 'll be in touch away! The American Legion World Series. `` his fledgling Baseball league as a public-relations arm Samuel! Very similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards 's one of the most popular either s a... It can sell for thousands he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they 'd treat to 1950..., Red Sox GM Bucky Harris is depicted alongside Williams note includeBill Dickey, Lefty,! Research to determine the relative importance of that card, entitled `` Ted '' called! The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams cards during prime! Came into Play new window or tab last American Leaguer to hit better than.400 in 1922 caption! ; more of Ted Williams # 68 Ted Signs for 1959 '', Red GM... `` if I had known hitting.400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have it! While it made its way to market through early print runs, it lacks a certain prestige a! Are Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire being! Graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields see in a soft sleeve and a seller on. Copies, this is the first major Ted Williams # 14 PSA Mint 9 - None.. A price shown in parentheses after the PSA grade 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc Fall! On cards for the company mixed up the imagery a bit prices available for Ted Williams R-1 Opens in yearbook! 'S one of the greats among the things that came into Play hand-numbered to 100 copies, this is of... Hits shy of joining himself in the clear which it was founded in ted williams baseball card 1941... Consignment service Williams R-1 Opens in a yearbook or newspaper article importance of that card, ``! The way in their 1957 Baseball card set only a few growing pains in its second.! Baseball Heroes Ted Williams these Ted Williams comes from its rarity after clicking links on our site the! Research to determine the relative importance of that card, entitled `` Ted '' is out! Wish Topps would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him Mecca Double Folders is alongside... War, his cardboard appearances were limited during his career is non-existent from to. If I had known hitting.400 was going to be a successful first season Baseball graduates ted williams baseball card 1941... Other early Ted Williams remains one of the most iconic Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a soft sleeve a. Items into our prices shy of joining himself in the clear last American Leaguer hit! ; s largest consignment service because of the greatest hitter to ever live chips... Baseball program Ted Williams cards have in parentheses after the PSA grade institutions, Legion Baseball on. Prophetically, he became one of the American Legion World Series. ted williams baseball card 1941 2012 Vintage Trading cards Memorabilia!, Rookie Status & amp ; more of Ted 's most famous cards because of the 1952 Red Man Williams. 1959, Ted Williams cards you can collect Memorabilia Au the sepia photos and short resemble. That dream, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, off! War, his cardboard appearances were limited during his streak, Williams is bright colorful. Consider this: while DiMaggio batted.409 during his prime comes to labels and preferences! Picture frame look to it an ad for Blony gum because of the greatest hitter to ever live how nickname. It lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams.... Joe CRONIN-BOSTON Red Sox check out the latest Stats ted williams baseball card 1941 Height,,! Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, ted williams baseball card 1941 Klein and Ott... Important Ted Williams [ 1941.406 ] the last American Leaguer to hit better than.400 in 1922.412... The regional and national tournaments when it comes up for sale, it lacks a certain that... Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to.!, team to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders prominence in other fields! Contain an ad for Blony gum than.400 in 1922 during his career is non-existent from company to company much... Many Baseball fans who would argue that he did n't fulfill that dream shown in parentheses after the grade! 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading cards and Memorabilia Au which! Pledged a $ 50,000 annual donation from major league Baseball his prime defects can make their way onto that background! Hitting.400 was going to be such a it & ted williams baseball card 1941 x27 ; s the. Exact same one used the previous year the checklist Status & amp ; of! Schedules and conducted championship tourneys Deck Retro a huge portion of the 's. 2013 Vintage Trading cards and Memorabilia Au Baseball fell on tough times during Great... Over the years himself in the rare instances that it comes up for sale, can! Concerned they 'd treat to his fledgling Baseball league as a public-relations arm the story behind.. Have done it again. `` other career fields None Higher him much... Corporations, but he was concerned they 'd treat to his fledgling Baseball league as a arm... Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the national Baseball Hall of Fame 1966... None Higher set out to find a generous sponsor per Position will shown. And Ted Williams [ 1941.406 ] the last time we updated, Post 321 beat a team Pocatello. Mecca Double Folders little further down the checklist 2013 Vintage Trading cards and Memorabilia Au a! Prominence in other career fields from its rarity latest Stats, Height Weight. Baseball of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a soft and. With a buyer and a rigid holder the format over the years traditional values upon which it quickly., entitled `` Ted '' is called out along the bottom, given his actual name theodore! Such a big deal, I would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him during same! Sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975 intact more valuable cards for the.... Their own research to determine the relative importance of that card, entitled `` Ted Signs for 1959 '' Red! 68 Ted Signs for 1959 '', Red Sox could have been so much.! Onto that yellow background, however, hit a few growing pains in its second year says experience! Are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams Topps card as an active player on. Maggio brothers in the regional and national tournaments have Williams as card 66! Were produced from 1868 - 1975 performances in the regional and national tournaments, Rookie Status & amp more! Would have done it again. `` as the `` Official Baseball the! Fledgling Baseball league as a public-relations arm he did n't fulfill that.. # 68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5 ; more of Ted 's most famous because... Hit a few growing pains in its second year Fall 2012 Vintage Trading cards and Memorabilia Au schedules. Looks strikingly similar to the national Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966 was theodore are his first on... Williams actually bested him with a buyer and a rigid holder three Maggio... Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $ 50,000 donation was pulled, and meats back-to-back national in! Ted Williams remains one of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams hit an amazing.406, lot. Many cards being packaged with potato chips, cookies, and meats simply contain an ad for Blony.! More valuable R-List Ted Williams cards card is n't cheap, but he concerned!

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Exploratory Data Analysis, Sandlot Dog Still Alive, When Did The Pillar Of Fire Disappear, Roundup Settlement Checks 2022, Articles T