The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. Five hits shy of joining himself in the .400 club.4. In 1941, Ted Over the years, plenty of other major corporations have joined Gatorade in sponsoring Legion Baseball. With Mickey Mantle only appearing on Bowman cards that year, Williams' 1954 Topps cards are the most expensive in the set behind the rookie card of Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Al Kaline. 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. 145 walks and a .553 OBP. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. 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. Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. 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. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. 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. MLB resumed its funding in 1935, starting with a $20,000 donation and continues today supporting the program with an annual grant. Astonishingly, despite such a Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com 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. Sunday marked the 75th anniversary of the culmination of Joe DiMaggio's record 56-game hitting streak, as the Yankees star went 0-for-3 against Cleveland pitchers Al Smith and Jim Bagby on July 17, 1941.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.Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. 1952 Red Man saw baseball cards return to its tobacco roots. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. 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. Chart shows the price of Ted Williams at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. 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. Home Baseball 20 Greatest Ted Williams Cards of All-Time. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. Going into the last day $2.50. He found one in Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $50,000 annual donation from Major League Baseball. 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. 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. lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving This is one of the most iconic Ted Williams cards ever. 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. In all, 82 program graduates are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. 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). . He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career . The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. 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. 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? The rich, emerald green background and small bio of Williams make this one a bit more interesting than many of his other cards, in my opinion. Description: none. This isn't one of them. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. Legion Baseball also has a reputation for serving the young people who play for it. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. 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 one of the best, providing power (1-1-5-6-6), average (15-7) and on-base (nine 14s!). 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. By default, each of the ten finest cards will be shown on a single line in the Condition Census grid. the way he chose to end the season. Not surprisingly, Ted Williams cards continue to draw plenty of support from today's collectors. We are user supported. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. Hence, the reason why Williams shares this card with Hal Smith. Still, the program wasn't in the clear. Hank Greenberg, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Mel Ott and Chuck Klein are also featured in the issue.Many of the images used in the 1941 . 1955 Topps Double Header Ted Williams #70 with Hal Smith, 14. Fleer came out with a set in 1960 that featured many baseball greats like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Christy Mathewson and of course, Ted Williams. 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. Sponsored. If you're a Ted Williams fan or collector, the entire 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is a can't-miss proposition. 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. 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? Ted Williams suited up for a post in San Diego. Ted Williams (1941 Play Ball) Details More Photos of 1941 Play Ball: Ted Williams #14 Baseball Cards Main Image Ted Williams prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball) are updated daily for each source listed above. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. PSA CardFacts welcomes the input of knowledgeable collectors and dealers to help improve the PSA CardFacts Condition Census listings. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. 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.". sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. 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. That famous wrap-around, corkscrew swing of his is shown front and center. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. 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. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. Backgrounds are vivid and sometimes multi-colored, with added shadows and perspective. It measures 4 x 6 3/16". 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. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, players . 17 hits shy of .400.T6. It's a notorious #1. View cart for details. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Estimated Value: A PSA 4 VG-EX copy sold for $2,100 in 2017. A black and white head shot of Williams is surrounded by a thin black border. Often overlooked, the 1939 Goudey Premiums Ted Williams card is not nearly as popular as his 1939 Play Ball issue. 1941 PLAY BALL #14 TED WILLIAMS PSA 4.0 VG - EX #14, 1941 PLAY BALL TED WILLIAMS #14 HOF BASEBALL CARD FAIR #14, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (filler) #14, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (filler) *GMCARDS* #14, *1941 PLAY BALL TED WILLIAMS BASEBALL CARD #14 - DECENT CONDITION*, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (crease) #14, 1941 PLAY BALL GUM #14 TED WILLIAMS BOSTON RED SOX no creases, 1941 Play Ball Set Break # 14 Ted Williams LOW GRADE (crease) *GMCARDS* #14, 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams #11 Debs Garms VGC, 1941 Ted Williams Card #14 Play Ball-Boston Red Sox #14, 1941 Play Ball PAPER VERSION #14 Ted Williams Boston Red Sox PSA Auth Test Issu #14, 1941 PLAY BALL #14 TED WILLIAMS BOSTON RED SOX BECKETT AUTHENTICATED CARD, 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams Color #14 Greatest Hitter Ever? In essence, 1941 Play Ball Baseball cards are a colorized version of their 1940 counterparts. Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. 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. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. 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. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. Ted Williams. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in seven games in Williams only World Series appearance. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. 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 imagery and coloration gives the card tremendous eye appeal. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. It has been speculated that these cards were part of a promotion. 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 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. That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. Please click "report it" to notify admin. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. However, if you fold them the other way, a second player is shown. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. Veteran America, A fitting tribute to trailblazers and visionaries. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. In the 1940s, Ford Motor Co. dealers supplied uniforms for local teams. 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. 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. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? A self-described shy farm kid from rural Iowa, Feller cut his teeth playing for Variety Post 313. Besides appearing with Jim Tabor, Williams is also paired with Joe Cronin a little further down the checklist. Truth is stranger than fiction. his accomplishment. Something went wrong. 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. The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. As a result, many soaked up grease and became stained. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. His only recognized rookie card, the 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams is high atop many collectors' want lists. Although this is just the second Ted Williams Topps card, it's one of the least expensive. 1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. . 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. Winter, 2016 Premier Auction - Closes January 30, October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? It's also the exact same one used the previous year. In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. The imagery and yellow color make this a beautiful card. 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. While early, it doesn't have the distinction of being among the first Ted Williams cards. It's in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. 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 star-studded set isn't as hard to find in higher grade as many other vintage sets which is good news for collectors. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). This amount is subject to change until you make payment. 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