These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. 1941 Play Ball Baseball was the line's third and final installment before World War II, which halted the production of cards and severely curtailed gum production. Legion Baseball soldiered on, even though some posts were still forced to run teams on shoestring budgets. That easily makes this card one of the most valuable baseball cards out there. 17 hits shy of .400.T6. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. 145 walks and a .553 OBP. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. Very handsome cards indeed. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. The result is one of the rarest traditional vintage Ted Williams cards. 1941 All Star Hero prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. The card was inserted in 1999 Upper Deck Retro. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. In 1941, Ted The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. In some ways, this makes things murky when it comes to labels and collecting preferences. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. Ted Williams hit his 521st (and last) home run at Fenway Park in his final at-bat of his career. Fairly tough to find, a lot of the card's value comes from its rarity. 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 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. 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. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. For the third time in a row, they chose to use the same head shot of Williams on another dual-image card. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. The number of former Legion players who have gone on to the pros is far too large to chart. 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. 2023 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. Todd Helton, 2000 .372One year after Walker ignited the Rocky Mountains with his .400 chase, teammate Helton gave it a try. 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. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. He continues to hold the highest on-base percentage in the history of Major League Baseball with a .482 OBP. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. "It was something that required a kind of nonstop consistency," Williams said on the 50th anniversary of the feat in 1991. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. Ted Williams baseball cards are some of the most unique in the hobby, in my opinion. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. The tournament format needed $50,000, and Sowers was determined to raise it. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. It was a major risk for Williams One of my favorite oddball Ted Williams issues is his 1952 Red Man Tobacco card. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on We are user supported. 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. We are user supported. Please click "report it" to notify admin. He accomplished all of this while losing five years due to his service in World War II and the Korean War. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. 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. It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. PriceIt Game | I love this card but I really wish Topps would have mixed up the imagery a bit. Take everything we said about the 1957 Ted Williams card and add the fact that it's his last card from his playing career. in the doubleheader that day. The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. When the war ended, Gum, Inc. resurfaced as the Bowman Gum Company and began its card production anew. 14 hits shy of .400.T6. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in seven games in Williams only World Series appearance. Ted's 1952 Berk Ross card is rather plain and straightforward in design compared to some of his others. Truth is stranger than fiction. Price-wise, it's not cheap but it is usually the most affordable of his vintage Topps cards released while he was still playing. In addition to valuable cards for Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, 1941 Play Ball is home to the only official Pee Wee Reese rookie card. It's debatable as to whether the 1939 Goudey Premium is a card or something closer to a picture. A self-described shy farm kid from rural Iowa, Feller cut his teeth playing for Variety Post 313. 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.". 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 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. 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? 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on Needless to say, the continuity of Ted Williams cards during his career is non-existent from company to company. 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. 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! Fulfilled by COMC - World's largest consignment service. Truth is stranger than fiction. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. They each uniquely commemorate one of the game's greatest players to ever step on the field. Limited to 2,500 copies, a ridiculously small amount at the time, the signature is done on copies of the checklist card. The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. Of the three Play Ball sets, this is perhaps the easiest to complete because of its small number of total cards. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? With the organization's financial coffers stretched thin from the trip's expenses, the Legion couldn't fund a World Series. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. Print defects and centering are tough challenges to overcome making high grade copies very valuable. He's one of the greats among the small fraternity of all-time greats. 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. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests 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. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. Yeah, yeah, yeah -- memorabilia cards don't have the same magic as they used to. Indeed, Gwynn was heating up, hitting .420 (50-for-119) in his last 30 games before the strike. His only recognized rookie card, the 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams is high atop many collectors' want lists. . 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. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. No details about his team, position or name were added to the front but does Ted Williams really need that kind of introduction? 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. 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. The card image is also zoomed in more closely to Williams and also features his name in a black box in the lower right corner. So let's jump right in and take a look at some of the most important Ted Williams cards you can collect. his accomplishment. Hot dogs and baseball go hand-in-hand. Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Think of this as a gimmick-free gem. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. Tough to find, the premium shows Williams with a simple sepia photo. 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. So did almost every working MLB manager, along with several former commissioners. 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. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Double Play) are updated daily for each source listed above. The programis also a promoter of equality, making teammates out of young athletes regardless of their income levels or social standings. 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. The South Dakota convention agreed and passed a resolution urging the Legion to create an organized summer baseball league that started each June. 2023-02-26 13:27. Ted Williams. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. The imagery and yellow color make this a beautiful card. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, It's not the greatest depiction of him, though. Either way, it came out in his rookie year and it carries a lot of interest and value. Five hits shy of .400.T3. $1.39. 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. Yogi Berra played for Fred W. Stockham Post 245 in St. Louis and was once quoted as saying it was the most fun he ever had. 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. Avoid scams, deal locally Williams hit an amazing .406! Besides the release date, its rarity is its biggest selling point. He says the experience taught him as much about life as it did baseball. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, players . 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. Besides appearing with Jim Tabor, Williams is also paired with Joe Cronin a little further down the checklist. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. Ted Williams 1941 Play Ball THE CARD THE PLAYER ARTICLES This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. Frank Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the only back-to-back national championships in program history. That print line doesn't detract from its value though. The set. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. 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. Centering and print defects in the yellow background are common challenges. Regional food issues were common in those days with many cards being packaged with potato chips, cookies, and meats. Winter, 2016 Premier Auction - Closes January 30, October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th. And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to it. The cornerstones of the set are Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. I really like the action shot of Williams watching one of his towering drives leave the bat. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. The league was first proposed at an American Legion state convention in Milbank, S.D., when Sioux Falls attorney and Department Commander Frank G. McCormick invited his close friend, Maj. John L. Griffith, to address the convention. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. obstacles, including poor centering, toning and subpar Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. The sepia-toned card features one of the best images of Williams on any of his cards, in my opinion. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. 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. .406. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. Fittingly, winners receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., making them the only amateur athletes invited to the exhibit. 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. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. Beware wiring (e.g. It can be We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. Centering is a common issue but it's also well-known that his card will frequently show a small print line that extends from the top of the stadium to his cap on the right side of the card. American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. Gwynn, 1997: .372In his second chase of Williams, Gwynn flirted with the .400 mark until the middle of July, and remained above .390 until the middle of August, sparking hope that this could be the time he made history. Often overlooked, the 1939 Goudey Premiums Ted Williams card is not nearly as popular as his 1939 Play Ball issue. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. PriceIt Game | 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. This particular card makes up a huge portion of the set's value. In addition to valuable cards for Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio,1941 Play Ball is home to the only official Pee Wee Reese rookie card. 2011 November 10-11 Vintage Sports Collectibles .. Sunday Internet Sports Auction Mar 27, 2011, Sunday Internet Sports Auction Feb 20, 2011, SCP Auctions November 2010 Internet Auction, Hidden Treasures Vintage Rarities Auction. The 20-card set was included in packs of wieners. If I had to pick a favorite between the two, I guess I'd have to go with this one just because I like the yellow color scheme a bit more. That fact gives the card a lot more importance than its drab design might otherwise suggest. He turned to Frank Knox, a newspaper publisher and former department commander. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Though Gwynn would not see his average rise above .400 after May 15, he would also not see it dip below .376 after April, suggesting that he was consistent enough to stay in the chase until the very end. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. Buy or make an offer anytime. However, the popularity of Upper Deck's A Piece of History 500 Club set transcends your average bat and jersey cards. 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #68 Ted Signs to Play in '59, 5. Over the years, plenty of other major corporations have joined Gatorade in sponsoring Legion Baseball. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. Chart shows the price of Ted Williams at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. In addition, the census of any particular card can and does change as new cards are graded and/or discovered. Pre-Owned. Nine hits shy of .400.5. Value was a major factor, but not the only one. 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. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. worcester > In the rare instances that it comes up for sale, it can sell for thousands. 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. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. That rarity pushes its value way up and makes it a key along with cards #1, #2 and #80. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. Privacy Policy. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. It has a nice painting of the Splendid Splinter. 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. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. The Clemente, Koufax and Killebrew rookies may be the keys to the set but Ted's card is still way up on the list. Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. 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. Versions are still desirable, just not nearly as popular as his 1939 Play Ball issue can collect the. 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