Yet baseball isn't the only area where former players have excelled. This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. The history of Ted Williams cards is a long one, starting before WWII. 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. The cornerstones of the set are Joe DiMaggio and 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. That fact gives the card a lot more importance than its drab design might otherwise suggest. The imagery and yellow color make this a beautiful card. 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. Anothernotable difference isthat the ornate banner with baseball gear has been replaced with a more subdued example containing the player's name and often a nickname. Postseason tournaments at the state, sectional and regional levels culminatedwith a national championship. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. But since he remained under exclusive contract with Topps, they had to pull his card and replace card #66 with Jim Piersall. That makesit one of few pre-war card makers to release cards after the war as well. For the third time in a row, they chose to use the same head shot of Williams on another dual-image card. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on As far as images go, this is far and away better than any of the other Ted Williams cards released before it. And the design isn't the most popular either. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. A black and white head shot of Williams is surrounded by a thin black border. The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. In 1927, the Legion's national convention convened in Paris. The 20-card set was included in packs of wieners. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. They could be cut off and redeemed for a hat. Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. The best Murphy has ever hit over a full second half of a season was .307 in 2013. Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. 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. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. Of all the notable former players, Legion Baseball had perhaps the greatest impact on former Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller. The lack of borders and nice action shot of Williams makes it one of his best-looking cards in my opinion. Last day at .400: July 11How short was he? The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. Carew saw his average drop to .374 on Aug. 26, but the eventual American League MVP made one last run, batting .441 over his final 31 games to finish seven hits shy of .400. 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! It may not be one of his most expensive cards but it's interesting, nonetheless. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". Think of this as a gimmick-free gem. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. Babe Ruth was too old to join when Legion Baseball started, but he spent the final years of his life promoting the program as its director of operations. Key Cards. 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. 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. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. It can be We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. 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. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 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 also the exact same one used the previous year. The star-studded set isn't as hard to find in higher grade as many other vintage sets which is good news for collectors. 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! That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. If you're a Ted Williams fan or collector, the entire 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is a can't-miss proposition. But since Harris was still signed exclusively with Topps, this was yet another Ted Williams card that had to be pulled from production. The winning team receives a trip to Major League Baseball's World Series, a tradition dating back to 1926. 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. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on They added clouds in the sky, too, which was an odd change. Diamond Sports signed on as the "Official Baseball of the American Legion World Series.". Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. The main differences between the two are the color artwork and removal of the baseball equipment along the bottom border. historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio His preparedness was unmatched as he studied opposing pitchers and their nuances in certain situations, ultimately determining what their out pitch was in every case. Ted Williams, 1957: .388A full 16 years later, Williams proved he had plenty of magic left in his bat in 1957. 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. Williams being sworn into the U.S. Navy Reserve on May 22, 1942. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). 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? Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Beware wiring (e.g. The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. MLB resumed its funding in 1935, starting with a $20,000 donation and continues today supporting the program with an annual grant. Obviously, cards with the tab intact command a big premium because of their rarity. All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. Ted's 1952 Berk Ross card is rather plain and straightforward in design compared to some of his others. As to Ted Williams' 1941 card itself, it's nice to see this card show up long overdue on a Monday. 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 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. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1940-1949 Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball Baseball Cards. Buy or make an offer anytime. 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. As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! color as many examples appear washed out. Drain backed the resolution, which passed that fall at the Legion's national convention in Omaha, Neb. The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. Regional food issues were common in those days with many cards being packaged with potato chips, cookies, and meats. Theodore Samuel Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. 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. 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. These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. View Ted Lee Williams results in State College, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. 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 . Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. Cards feature one player prominently on the front. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. Visually, the 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams is so much more appealing than the 1939 and 1940 issues. We are user supported. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. in the MVP voting. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. #61, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 NM-MT PSA 8 | 1941-Williams' Greatest Year | Collect #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 - 1941 - WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR - PSA 8 NM/MINT HOF #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 A3545837-748, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 B3393617-323, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS GREATEST YEAR #16 1941-WILLIAMS' PSA 9 A3391681-320, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams' Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT #18637540 #16, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941-WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR HOF PSA 9 A3182546-909, 1959 Fleer Ted Williams #16 1941 Williams' Greatest Year PSA 9 MINT, 1959 FLEER TED WILLIAMS #16 1941 -- WILLIAMS' GREATEST YEAR ~ PSA 9 #16. 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. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .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. This is the first Ted Williams card under the Bowman banner. I really like the action shot of Williams watching one of his towering drives leave the bat. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. Either way, it came out in his rookie year and it carries a lot of interest and value. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Description: none. 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. They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. PriceIt Game | You must enable JavaScript to use craigslist. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. That print line doesn't detract from its value though. Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. 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? Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . 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. Having all three Di Maggio brothers in the set, is just the perfect icing on the cake. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. However, the overall aesthetic appeal isimproved by having the cards printed in color. 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 . 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. Eight players receive a $2,500 scholarship and the "Captain" of the All Academic Team receives a $5,000 scholarship. 15 hits shy of .400.T6. 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? This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. Centering and chipping are common concerns on both cards, making high grade copies rather scarce. 14 hits shy of .400.T6. Because it was hard to get it down to 20, we've waffled a little and added a couple of honorable mentions, one of which may or may not be a card depending on how you look at it. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. Other players of note includeBill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. Finding one of these in any sort of acceptable condition is going to cost a lot. The card featured a small stub along the bottom that collectors could remove and, once they had 50 of them, mail in for a baseball cap of the MLB of their choice. 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. .406. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. Larry Walker, 1999: .379Two seasons after claiming the NL MVP Award, Walker followed up with his best season at the plate by average. The dimensions are different for starters as this one measures in at 2-1/16" x 3-1/8" while his 1950 Bowman card was a bit smaller at 2- 1/16" by 2". 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