Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. 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. 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. Only a few changes have been madeto the format over the years. 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. Tough to find, the premium shows Williams with a simple sepia photo. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. No details about his team, position or name were added to the front but does Ted Williams really need that kind of introduction? He's one of the greats among the small fraternity of all-time greats. his accomplishment. Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. 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. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. 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. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. 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. Key 1941 Double Play Baseball Cards. It's an amazing card and one of the best pre-War cards, in my opinion. Famed journalist and author Tom Brokaw played Legion ball in South Dakota, andSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsackwas on a team in Pennsylvania. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Finding one of these in any sort of acceptable condition is going to cost a lot. but he ended up going 6 for 8, raising his average to 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. Ted Williams died on July 5, 2002. "It was something that required a kind of nonstop consistency," Williams said on the 50th anniversary of the feat in 1991. Community service has alwaysbeen a core value of The American Legion. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. Five hits shy of .400.T3. Despite losing five years to World War II and the Korean War, The Splendid Splinter won two Most Valuable Player awards (1946, 1949), was a six-time American League batting champion, hit 521 home runs, led the AL in OBP 12 times, walks eight times, runs scored and total bases six times, RBI and home runs four times and retired with a lifetime batting average of .344 over his 19-year career. American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. 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. That fact gives the card a lot more importance than its drab design might otherwise suggest. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. Limited to 2,500 copies, a ridiculously small amount at the time, the signature is done on copies of the checklist card. That makesit one of few pre-war card makers to release cards after the war as well. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. 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. Hot dogs and baseball go hand-in-hand. Given its place as one of the earlier Ted Williams cards, the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams should, perhaps, be worth more than it is. Although this is just the second Ted Williams Topps card, it's one of the least expensive. Last day at .400: July 10How short was he? While Joe is clearly the most famous of the DiMaggios, all three brothers played in the majors during 1941. That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. The winning team receives a trip to Major League Baseball's World Series, a tradition dating back to 1926. 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. And the design isn't the most popular either. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. As far as images go, this is far and away better than any of the other Ted Williams cards released before it. Value was a major factor, but not the only one. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. 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. This is one of the most iconic Ted Williams cards ever. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. 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. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. I also like how his nickname "Ted" is called out along the bottom, given his actual name was Theodore. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. 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. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA NM-MT 8. 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. He turned to Frank Knox, a newspaper publisher and former department commander. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. National Commander James A. Centering and chipping are common concerns on both cards, making high grade copies rather scarce. 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. They each uniquely commemorate one of the game's greatest players to ever step on the field. It was a major risk for Williams Besides the release date, its rarity is its biggest selling point. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. 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. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. 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. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. 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. No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. 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. 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. Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. 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 . For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. In 1941, Ted Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. Cards feature one player prominently on the front. That rarity pushes its value way up and makes it a key along with cards #1, #2 and #80. With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. Any one of the cards on this list are great Ted Williams cards to own. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. The result is one of the rarest traditional vintage Ted Williams cards. Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. It has been speculated that these cards were part of a promotion. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. Each year young people, ages 13 to 19, participate. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. 17 hits shy of .400.T6. 1941 All Star Hero prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. 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? 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. Privacy Policy. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. 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. The main differences between the two are the color artwork and removal of the baseball equipment along the bottom border. 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