Print defects and centering are tough challenges to overcome making high grade copies very valuable. Williams hit an amazing .406! In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. The sepia photos and short captions resemble something you'd expect to see in a yearbook or newspaper article. His likeness, along with the fact that being card #1 exposed his card to more danger of wear and tear makes it among the most valuable in the set. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests You can imagine how tough it is to find these cards unfolded and in nice shape. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". 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. One in top condition will be a small fortune. Drain backed the resolution, which passed that fall at the Legion's national convention in Omaha, Neb. That rarity pushes its value way up and makes it a key along with cards #1, #2 and #80. Fittingly, winners receive a trip to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., making them the only amateur athletes invited to the exhibit. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? 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 . Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. In addition, the second series cards (#49-72) are only slightly more difficult to locate than those of the first series. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. 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. . Recently, the Legion passed a resolution allowing corporate sponsorship, in the hope of creating more financial aid for college. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 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. Ted Williams, Joe Cronin prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Double Play) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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. The result is one of the rarest traditional vintage Ted Williams cards. Prophetically, he became one of the greatest hitter to ever live. At season's end, Walker stood nine hits shy of history.Last day at .400: May 26How short was he? The autograph, Williams' first in a trading card product, were not. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. Menu Log In Sign Up 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? That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. The tournament format needed $50,000, and Sowers was determined to raise it. Ted Williams prices (Baseball Cards 1941 Play Ball) are updated daily for each source listed above. He found one in Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who pledged a $50,000 annual donation from Major League Baseball. 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. Finding one of these in any sort of acceptable condition is going to cost a lot. #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. Once again, Topps would choose Williams to lead the way in their 1957 baseball card set. Ted Williams hits .406 in 1941 . 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. A panel on the top then folds down, creating a second player card. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? 1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. 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. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. 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It has been speculated that these cards were part of a promotion. sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Still, the program wasn't in the clear. The star-studded set isn't as hard to find in higher grade as many other vintage sets which is good news for collectors. This is a private listing and your identity will not be disclosed to anyone except the seller. 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. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. 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. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. While every effort is made to be as accurate as possible, errors and omissions may occur. It can be picked up in Westminster or shipped (extra). Famed journalist and author Tom Brokaw played Legion ball in South Dakota, andSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsackwas on a team in Pennsylvania. 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. Although Bowman issued baseball cards in 1948 and 1949, he wouldn't appear in their sets until 1950. Any cards that are missing that caption simply contain an ad for Blony gum. Sowers received the final $6,500 from his own boss, Col. Henry L. Doherty, president of Cities Services. historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio With only slightly different dimensions, it lacks a certain prestige that a lot of other early Ted Williams cards have. 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Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Appearance and history are also among the things that came into play. 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. The set. A head shot of Williams looking off into the distance sits atop a light blue background that spills over the black border. He accomplished all of this while losing five years due to his service in World War II and the Korean War. The South Dakota convention agreed and passed a resolution urging the Legion to create an organized summer baseball league that started each June. The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. 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. 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. All recognize strong performances in the regional and national tournaments. 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. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 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. Privacy Policy. Larry Walker, 1999: .379Two seasons after claiming the NL MVP Award, Walker followed up with his best season at the plate by average. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. Chart shows the price of 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item. 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. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in seven games in Williams only World Series appearance. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. So why is it more coveted than some of his older cards? In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. 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. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. The 1951 Bowman Ted Williams is one of his more affordable vintage cards from his playing days. Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. Ted's 1952 Berk Ross card is rather plain and straightforward in design compared to some of his others. 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. 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. Like every player in the set, the illustration of Williams is bright and colorful. Obviously this one is an actual full color photo image of Williams as opposed to artwork since this was the first year Topps produced cards that way. Williams being sworn into the U.S. Navy Reserve on May 22, 1942. Centering and print defects in the yellow background are common challenges. 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. Ted Williamsbaseball cards will continue to be some of the most coveted and expensive baseball cards for years to come. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. Description: none. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first season. Consider this: While DiMaggio batted .409 during his streak, Williams actually bested him with a .412 average during that same span. Last day at .400: July 10How short was he? 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. On that card, entitled "Ted Signs for 1959", Red Sox GM Bucky Harris is depicted alongside Williams. That makesit one of few pre-war card makers to release cards after the war as well. Fulfilled by COMC - World's largest consignment service. In 1959, Ted Williams would have the honor of an entire set being devoted to him. Further complicating things were various deals that meant Ted Williams cards were in some brands but not others. Please click "report it" to notify admin. Former Vice President Dick Cheney played for Post 2 in Casper, Wyo. 1941 Play Ball #14 Ted Williams Nr Mt Sharp!!!! Although this is just the second Ted Williams Topps card, it's one of the least expensive. This unusual set features many stars like Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Jackie Robinson but Williams is the key card to own. This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. 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. Usually, you'll find these cards with the tabs missing which makes those with the tabs still intact more valuable. The 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams puts the two together with a baseball card spin. Again, Sowers set out to find a generous sponsor. Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. 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. Sponsored. View cart for details. In short, Legion Baseball graduates are proud contributors throughout our society and often are the most successful people in their respective career fields. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ted Williams. $1.39. American Legion Baseball has been, and continues to be, a stepping stone to manhood for millions of young men who have gone on to serve their country or community, raise families or play the sport at the highest level. However, the overall aesthetic appeal isimproved by having the cards printed in color. According to our research, the Associated Press first selected their first All-State Team in 1939, and continues As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. He says the experience taught him as much about life as it did baseball. lineup since he had already reached .400, thus preserving Today, the program registers teams in all 50 states plus Canada. You must enable JavaScript to use craigslist. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com This would be the last time Ted Williams would be featured in a Topps baseball card set as a player. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. Centering and wear are typical issues but this is a must-have card in any condition. Ted Williams Baseball Trading Card Values Card Description NM EX/NM EX VG GOOD Search Inventory Selling History By Set By Player By Set By Player Social About All Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Hockey Non Sport Racing Soccer Gaming Wrestling Multi Sport All Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Hockey Non Sport Racing Soccer Gaming The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com obstacles, including poor centering, toning and subpar Estimated Value: A PSA 4 VG-EX copy sold for $2,100 in 2017. buy stuff after clicking links on our site 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. No other man has hit .400 since 1930. Of the three Play Ball sets, this is perhaps the easiest to complete because of its small number of total cards. Nine hits shy of .400.5. When cards are grouped in this way, the total number of cards per position will be shown in parentheses after the PSA grade. 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. Legion Baseball also has a reputation for serving the young people who play for it. 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. It was a major risk for Williams Take everything we said about the 1957 Ted Williams card and add the fact that it's his last card from his playing career. Legion Baseball resumed in 1928, and by 1929 participants were coming from every state and the District of Columbia. Diamond Sports currently funds $25,000 in scholarships for the American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team. The 2-1/2" by 3-1/8" cards are officially recognized as R336. - Password should be at least 8 characters in length. It's a notorious #1. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. 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. There is one major qualification to Walker's 1999 season, which is that his average in the thin home air at Coors Field (.461) was a full 175 points higher than his clip on the road (.286). 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. 15 hits shy of .400.T6. Five hits shy of joining himself in the .400 club.4. American Legion Baseball enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful and tradition-rich amateur athletic leagues. 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