The 20-card set was included in packs of wieners. sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. 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 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. 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. 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. That makes this card a bit more rare than other in the set due to the lower print quantities. 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. Hand-numbered to 100 copies, this isn't a very plentiful card either. Hence, the reason why Williams shares this card with Hal Smith. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1940-1949 Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball Baseball Cards. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 145 walks and a .553 OBP. 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. Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. his accomplishment. Athletic competition teaches courage and respect for others, fostering their growth into active citizens, he explained. Eight players receive a $2,500 scholarship and the "Captain" of the All Academic Team receives a $5,000 scholarship. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. The star-studded set isn't as hard to find in higher grade as many other vintage sets which is good news for collectors. A black and white head shot of Williams is surrounded by a thin black border. Fittingly, winners receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., making them the only amateur athletes invited to the exhibit. It's an amazing card and one of the best pre-War cards, in my opinion. 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 matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. Ted Williams, 1957: .388A full 16 years later, Williams proved he had plenty of magic left in his bat in 1957. There are some 1941 Play Ball cards that are printed on paper rather than cardboard. Backgrounds are vivid and sometimes multi-colored, with added shadows and perspective. 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 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. 2023 Strat-O-Matic Media, LLC - All rights reserved. It's hard to knock him for effort, however, seeing as collected 262 hits to break George Sisler's 84-year-old record that season.Last day at .400: N/A.How short was he? Home Baseball 20 Greatest Ted Williams Cards of All-Time. in the MVP voting. Centering and chipping are common concerns on both cards, making high grade copies rather scarce. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. 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 #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 We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Recently, the Legion passed a resolution allowing corporate sponsorship, in the hope of creating more financial aid for college. Going into the last day The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. Williams being sworn into the U.S. Navy Reserve on May 22, 1942. That makesit one of few pre-war card makers to release cards after the war as well. In essence, 1941 Play Ball Baseball cards are a colorized version of their 1940 counterparts. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. It's debatable as to whether the 1939 Goudey Premium is a card or something closer to a picture. But the Legion's Americanism director, Dan Sowers, worked to keep the league afloat. Ted Williams baseball cards are some of the most unique in the hobby, in my opinion. Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) 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. Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. The lack of borders and nice action shot of Williams makes it one of his best-looking cards in my opinion. It has been speculated that these cards were part of a promotion. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. Key Cards. 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! Having served during the war, his cardboard appearances were limited during his prime. Other than the Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige cards, his is my favorite of all the 1948 Leaf baseball cards. George Brett, 1980: .390The greatest hitter in Royals history actually began the 1980 campaign 1-for-7, and did not see his average rise above .300 until his last game of May. 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. historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio But, it's still a great card that any collector would love to have. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. 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? 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. He continues to hold the highest on-base percentage in the history of Major League Baseball with a .482 OBP. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. Topps used the same head shot of Williams from their 1954 set but mixed it with a different action shot. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. 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. Legion Baseball resumed in 1928, and by 1929 participants were coming from every state and the District of Columbia. Finding one of these in any sort of acceptable condition is going to cost a lot. The card looks good and is still worth plenty but there aren't any outside factors at play that might drive its value up. 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? This particular card makes up a huge portion of the set's value. 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 the last three-quarters of a century, no player has had the same kind of consistency needed reach just the .400 plateau, let alone tie Williams' .406.To put it in contemporary terms, think of it this way: If Daniel Murphy, the Majors' current batting average leader at .348, were to finish with 584 at-bats this season (his average over the last three years), he would have to hit roughly .472 (117-for-248) the rest of the way to join Williams in the .400 club. 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This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 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. Click on the links or images to shop for cards on eBay. Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . Sowers received the final $6,500 from his own boss, Col. Henry L. Doherty, president of Cities Services. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! National Commander James A. 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. Price-wise, it's not cheap but it is usually the most affordable of his vintage Topps cards released while he was still playing. He would finish the season with 37 homers, 120 RBI, Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? Veteran America, A fitting tribute to trailblazers and visionaries. Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. But since he remained under exclusive contract with Topps, they had to pull his card and replace card #66 with Jim Piersall. While early, it doesn't have the distinction of being among the first Ted Williams cards. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in seven games in Williams only World Series appearance. 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. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. Williams is depicted with a sharp painted portrait. Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Original Autographed Baseball MLB Balls, Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Baseball Sports Autographed Trading Cards, Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. At season's end, Walker stood nine hits shy of history.Last day at .400: May 26How short was he? The set. This is one of the Splendid Splinter's most popular cards and it commemorates a special season. In addition, the second series cards (#49-72) are only slightly more difficult to locate than those of the first series. . 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. They added clouds in the sky, too, which was an odd change. Cut versions are still desirable, just not nearly as much. 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. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can imagine how tough it is to find these cards unfolded and in nice shape. It's also the exact same one used the previous year. $2.50. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. 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. 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 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. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. 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. Powered by official averages and stats with exclusive Strat-O ratings; Enhanced by 1200 additional hours of box-score analysis and in-depth research, 384 total cards Two-sided cards for basic, advanced and super-advanced play. The South Dakota convention agreed and passed a resolution urging the Legion to create an organized summer baseball league that started each June. The 1948 Leaf #76 card marked Ted's transition into post-War cards and is one of the keys to the set. Buy or make an offer anytime. Although Williams may appear rather serious-looking compared to previous cards, the card still has a warm feel to it given the bright yellow background. 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. 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. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. It's a notorious #1. This makes it more widely collected than either the 1939 or 1940 sets. Further adding to the relevance of the set it comes from, there were the first baseball cards issued by Gum Inc, the company that would later become Bowman. So let's jump right in and take a look at some of the most important Ted Williams cards you can collect. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. PriceIt Game | A panel on the top then folds down, creating a second player card. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. 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 tournament format needed $50,000, and Sowers was determined to raise it. After losing three prime years to World War II, Ted returned to the Red Sox in 1946 having not lost a step as he batted .342 with 38 home runs and 123 RBI to win his first AL MVP award while also leading Boston to their first World Series appearance since 1918. These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. In addition, the census of any particular card can and does change as new cards are graded and/or discovered. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. Winter, 2016 Premier Auction - Closes January 30, October Legends and Americana Ending November 14th. 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. Given its place as one of the earlier Ted Williams cards, the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams should, perhaps, be worth more than it is. The 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams puts the two together with a baseball card spin. Description: none. Something went wrong. In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. 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. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Double Play) are updated daily for each source listed above. MLB has sponsored Legion Baseball almost since its inception, and Legion Baseball has returned the favor, churning out major league prospects since the alumni base has been old enough to be scouted. PriceIt Game | Todd Helton, 2000 .372One year after Walker ignited the Rocky Mountains with his .400 chase, teammate Helton gave it a try. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. In 1927, the Legion's national convention convened in Paris. Of all the oddball issues of the 1950's, this may very well be the most valuable and most easily-recognized. Williams actually has two cards in the set. We may earn an affiliate commission if you 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. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. 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. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. Estimated Value: A PSA 4 VG-EX copy sold for $2,100 in 2017. 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! As to Ted Williams' 1941 card itself, it's nice to see this card show up long overdue on a Monday. Buyers or sellers of a particular card should do their own research to determine the relative importance of that card. Legion Baseball soldiered on, even though some posts were still forced to run teams on shoestring budgets. Rations also meant fewer cards were produced. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? 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. It has a nice painting of the Splendid Splinter. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. Community service has alwaysbeen a core value of The American Legion. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. Beware wiring (e.g. This is the second-to-last Ted Williams Topps card as an active player. 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. Cards feature one player prominently on the front. 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. It's one of the best, providing power (1-1-5-6-6), average (15-7) and on-base (nine 14s!). Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Ted's 1952 Berk Ross card is rather plain and straightforward in design compared to some of his others. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. Value was a major factor, but not the only one. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. As a result, many soaked up grease and became stained. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. 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. Loose, CIB, and New prices are the current market price. Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was one of the few people in the world who actually lived out his dream of being remembered as, There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived. Williams began playing in the sandlots of San Diego and moved on to high school as a pitcher, often striking out a dozen of more batters per appearance. 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 in a soft sleeve and a rigid holder. 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. 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. 1952 Red Man saw baseball cards return to its tobacco roots. Chart shows the price of Ted Williams at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. 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. 2014 May 15 - 17 Sports Collectibles Catalog Auc.. Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. Ted Williams hit his 521st (and last) home run at Fenway Park in his final at-bat of his career. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. 1941 Baseball Cards. Simply incorporating color into the card's design wasn't the only thing that makethe1941 Play Ball Baseball cards stand out. "Truthfully, I feel I should have given a plaque to The American Legion rather than receiving one from it," Feller wrote. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX at the best online prices at eBay! color as many examples appear washed out. With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Free shipping for many products! 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. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. MLB resumed its funding in 1935, starting with a $20,000 donation and continues today supporting the program with an annual grant. 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. 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. 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. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, players were lining up to enlist, but Williams chose to play out his 1942 season for personal financial reasons, to which he was chastised by the media with whom he had a strained relationship with from the early days in his career. But, for some reason they just don't get the same notoriety. worcester > Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. 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. This estimate is based on the card being PSA or BGS graded. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Joe DiMaggio. 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