1941 Double Play Ted Williams #57 with Jim Tabor #58, 16. It's rarity in high grade places it high among his most expensive cards to own. Tough to find, the premium shows Williams with a simple sepia photo. 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. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. It read: "RESOLVED: That The American Legion inaugurate and conduct baseball leagues and tournaments for local championships, and that local champions determined by the competitions be given opportunity to compete in departmental, sectional and regional tournaments, and that a junior world series championship baseball series be conducted at each national convention ". They're very similar to the 1911 T201 Mecca Double Folders. These are his first appearances on cards for the company. 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.". With the card landscape a lot different before the War, some will debate what the true Ted Williams rookie card is. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. In 1941, Ted Williams hit an amazing .406! Buy or make an offer anytime. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams the last time we updated. What is more remarkable is the way he chose to end the season. Limited to 2,500 copies, a ridiculously small amount at the time, the signature is done on copies of the checklist card. He would bat a more human-like .304 over his final 13 games to finish five hits shy of history.Last day at .400: Sept. 19How short was he? This is another Ted Williams card that was pulled from production, likely because he'd finally signed with Topps. 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. 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. Initially, he hounded big corporations, but he was concerned they'd treat to his fledgling baseball league as a public-relations arm. 1992 Upper Deck Baseball Heroes Ted Williams Autograph #/2500, 18. Key 1941 Double Play Baseball Cards. Bolstered by the set's prestige, the Piece of History 500 Club Ted Williams remains one of his most valuable relics. Often overlooked, the 1939 Goudey Premiums Ted Williams card is not nearly as popular as his 1939 Play Ball issue. The award is now named after George W. Rulon, who served as program coordinator from 1961 to 1987. See an incorrect/misclassified sale? Yet baseball isn't the only area where former players have excelled. On that card, entitled "Ted Signs for 1959", Red Sox GM Bucky Harris is depicted alongside Williams. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. 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. In 1926, posts in 15 states began tomake Griffith's vision a reality. 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. Western Union), cashier checks, money orders, shipping. 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. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. 1952 Red Man saw baseball cards return to its tobacco roots. 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? sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. Only a few changes have been madeto the format over the years. It can be picked up in Westminster or shipped (extra). 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. It's not graded but in great shape-see the pictures. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA are divisions of Collectors Universe, Inc. Get free collecting news from leading hobby professionals, in-depth articles, breaking news, insightful videos & more! Sponsored. The set also features the rookie-year card of Pee Wee Reese. 1999 Upper Deck Century Legends Epic Signatures Gold Ted Williams #TW #/100, 2022 Topps MVP Buyback Promotion Details, Guide and Checklist with Prices, Top Selling Sports Card and Trading Card Hobby Boxes Hot List, 2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variations Checklist Guide, Ultimate LeBron James Rookie Cards Gallery, Checklist and Hot List, 2022 Topps Stadium Club Baseball Variations Checklist and Gallery, 2022 Panini Phoenix Football Cards Checklist, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Cards Checklist and Odds, 2022-23 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards Checklist and Odds. All recognize strong performances in the regional and national tournaments. in the doubleheader that day. 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 . As a rookie, he finished fourth in AL MVP voting. This is a 1941 Double Play MLB Baseball card-#81 TED WILLIAMS-#82 JOE CRONIN-BOSTON RED SOX. 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. View Ted Lee Williams results in State College, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. We'll get into the details behind many of the ins and outs of Ted Williams cards in this guide. The league still stands behind the traditional values upon which it was founded in 1925. Cards feature one player prominently on the front. Nomar Garciaparra, 2000: .372Four players posted a .372 average in their chase of Williams from 1997-2004, one of the best offensive eras in baseball history. 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. Even without a massive saturation of jersey and bat cards like a lot of players have, collectors can find some reasonably priced pieces of Ted Williams gear cards. historic season, Williams finished second to Joe DiMaggio That's because Boston's general manager, Bucky Harris, who appears alongside Williams on the card, was under contract with Topps. Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. In 1933, MLB's funds were sapped dry, and Legion Baseball was left without a sponsor. The Clemente, Koufax and Killebrew rookies may be the keys to the set but Ted's card is still way up on the list. There are some 1941 Play Ball cards that are printed on paper rather than cardboard. Consider Al Simmons' 1930 card (left). (Fun fact: A year earlier, John Olerud was still hitting .400 as of August 2, but he slumped down the stretch and finished with a .363 mark in 1993.). Truth is stranger than fiction. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] the last time we updated. 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. The PSA CardFacts Condition Census lists the ten finest PSA-graded examples of a particular card. 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? Ted Williams died on July 5, 2002. The first program in the world to provide a national baseball tournament for teenagers, American Legion Baseball was born. National Commander James A. These are excellent examples of the Art Deco style, as the write-up stated, with a bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. Hot dogs and baseball go hand-in-hand. Visually, the 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams is so much more appealing than the 1939 and 1940 issues. Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. The set. 1955 Topps Double Header is not your typical set. 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. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. 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. It has been speculated that these cards were part of a promotion. 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. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 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. Ted Williams followed in the footsteps of Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan and Hank Aaron to be the fourth player featured in Upper Deck's multi-year Baseball Heroes program. It does kick off the set making it his first Topps card. Having all three Di Maggio brothers in the set, is just the perfect icing on the cake. So did almost every working MLB manager, along with several former commissioners. 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. 1941 was a streaky year for the American League, literally. The 1950 Bowman Ted Williams card is no exception and boasts tremendous artwork of Williams and his iconic swing. Frank Robinson led his Oakland, Calif., team to the only back-to-back national championships in program history. Other prominent players include Justin Verlander, Ryne Sandberg, Roy Campanella, Dusty Baker, Albert Pujols, Greg Maddux and Chipper Jones. in the MVP voting. One of my favorite oddball Ted Williams issues is his 1952 Red Man Tobacco card. Legion Baseball also has a reputation for serving the young people who play for it. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Like the 1939 card, there isn't a lot of design to the card outside of the border. Larry Walker, 1999: .379Two seasons after claiming the NL MVP Award, Walker followed up with his best season at the plate by average. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. His 1951 Bowman card looks exactly like his Bowman issue from the year before minus a few details. #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 the rare instances that it comes up for sale, it can sell for thousands. 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. Legion Baseball soldiered on, even though some posts were still forced to run teams on shoestring budgets. No champion was named and the future of American Legion Baseball looked bleak, as the inaugural season wound up costing more than originally planned. When the season concluded, Williams joined the United States Navy as a naval aviator and served as a training instructor and never seeing any combat. That said, this is one of the first Ted Williams cards so it carries a certain level of importance and value. It's a beautiful card, too, with a great portrait of the Red Sox great. The South Dakota convention agreed and passed a resolution urging the Legion to create an organized summer baseball league that started each June. If I had to pick a favorite between the two, I guess I'd have to go with this one just because I like the yellow color scheme a bit more. He penned the column free of charge and admitted that he never endorsed anything he didn't believe in during his career, even for large sums of money. 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. What is more remarkable is 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. He turned to Frank Knox, a newspaper publisher and former department commander. Topps used the same head shot of Williams from their 1954 set but mixed it with a different action shot. The real value of the 1952 Red Man Ted Williams comes from the tab at the bottom. The top five in the census are listed on the specific card's "home page." 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 American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Diamond Sports currently funds $25,000 in scholarships for the American Legion Baseball All-Academic Team. 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. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! And the design isn't the most popular either. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. We may earn an affiliate commission if you A few were released prior to his death in 2002 but all are extremely rare. Oh well, it's still an awesome card. Print defects can make their way onto that yellow background, however, so collectors should be aware of this. The two-thirds frontal image of Williams swinging looks strikingly similar to his 1950 and 1951 Bowman cards. 14 hits shy of .400.T6. 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. 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. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, TED WILLIAMS 1941 Play Ball Card #14 - Guaranteed authentic - BOSTON RED SOX. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams [1941 .406] the last time we updated. In 1947, he stood atop the baseball world winning his second AL Triple Crown as he hit .343 with 32 home runs and 114 RBI while also leading the AL in runs (125), walks (162), on-base- percentage (.499), slugging percentage (.634) and total bases (335). Historic sales data are completed sales with a buyer and a seller agreeing on a price. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. worcester > All Rights Reserved, Bill Dickey, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Chuck Klein and Mel Ott. It's one of the best, providing power (1-1-5-6-6), average (15-7) and on-base (nine 14s!). In 1940, Williams earned his first of 19 All-Star Game appearances, but also led the league in on-base percentage for the first of 12 times during his 19-year career. Over the years, plenty of other major corporations have joined Gatorade in sponsoring Legion Baseball. Not surprisingly, Ted Williams cards continue to draw plenty of support from today's collectors. it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Prior to 1941, George Sisler (.420) was the last American Leaguer to hit better than .400 in 1922. This is one of the final Ted Williams autograph cards to be available in any sort of real quantity. 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. 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. Legion Baseball graduates have gone on to prominence in other career fields. Key Cards. New Listing 2003 Upper Deck Play Ball 1941 card R-List Ted Williams R-1 Opens in a new window or tab. The black and white image of Ted Williams is iconic throughout the hobby making this card instantly recognizable. 1955 Topps Double Header Ted Williams #70 with Hal Smith, 14. 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 . These 4" x 6-3/16" cards don't come up for sale too often and are far more rare than their Play Ball cousins. Ted Williams is one of those players that nobody is going to argue about as to whether he's a legend or not. Backgrounds are vivid and sometimes multi-colored, with added shadows and perspective. The annual $50,000 donation was pulled, and it looked likely the national tournament would be abandoned indefinitely. Of all the oddball issues of the 1950's, this may very well be the most valuable and most easily-recognized. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 1941 Play Ball Ted Williams #14 PSA Mint 9 - None Higher. 2013 May 2 - 4 Vintage Sports Collectible Signat.. Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au. #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 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services, Professional Sports Memorabilia Authentication. No matter the label, this is the first major Ted Williams card. The sepia-toned card features one of the best images of Williams on any of his cards, in my opinion. In 1955, Topps would release cards with horizontal layouts. 1941 Double Play doesn't have the most attractive cards ever. This is one of the most iconic Ted Williams cards ever. The tournament stillhas a similar setup: 64 teams play at eight regional sites, with eight teams going on to the World Series. That print line doesn't detract from its value though. The painting may not be the most accurate depiction, but the bursts of color at least give it some life. Even though Williams batted .406 with 37 home runs, he still lost out to the incredibly popular Joe Dimaggio for the 1941 MVP distinction. or Best Offer +$1.00 shipping. Todd Helton, 2000 .372One year after Walker ignited the Rocky Mountains with his .400 chase, teammate Helton gave it a try. Yes, this card isn't cheap, but it could have been so much more. It was a major risk for Williams The entire ten-card census can be viewed by clicking the "more" link at the bottom left of the home page census. sales we've found for other grades and the age of the card. He continues to hold the highest on-base percentage in the history of Major League Baseball with a .482 OBP. While it made its way to market through early print runs, it was quickly pulled from the set. Below we count down 20 of the best Ted Williams cards ever produced. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com Just as desirable as his first card in the set, Topps mixed up the imagery and coloration for his last card, #250, in their 1954 set. Menu Log In Sign Up Early in 1928, he went to an executive meeting for professional baseball, hoping to reach a sympathetic ear. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. I love this card but I really wish Topps would have mixed up the imagery a bit. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Ted Williams, Joe Cronin the last time we updated. Drain backed the resolution, which passed that fall at the Legion's national convention in Omaha, Neb. The league, however,hit a few growing pains in its second year. 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. Any value shown for this card with this grade is an estimate based on Ted Williams [1941 .406] prices (Baseball Cards 1992 Upper Deck Heroes Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. 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). Like other institutions, Legion Baseball fell on tough times during the Great Depression. $2.50. Bowman originally lined up production to have Williams as card #66 in the set. . Centering and print defects in the yellow background are common challenges. Theodore Samuel Williams was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Last date at .400: May 15How short was he? It can be We've detected that JavaScript is not enabled in your browser. 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. Of all the notable former players, Legion Baseball had perhaps the greatest impact on former Cleveland Indians great Bob Feller. They organized and sponsored teams, drafted local schedules and conducted championship tourneys. IMPORTANT NOTE: The PSA CardFacts Condition Census is a work-in-progress and should only be used as a guide. 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. 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. Pre-Owned. As to Ted Williams' 1941 card itself, it's nice to see this card show up long overdue on a Monday. buy stuff after clicking links on our site Values have followed suit. 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! American Legion Baseball has taught hundreds of thousands of young Americans the importance of sportsmanship, good health and active citizenship. Rations also meant fewer cards were produced. In 1925, this commitment was furthered to include a baseball program. In this mythic season, Joe DiMaggio had his record 56-game hitting streak and Ted Williams hit .406. Click on the images or listings to shop for cards on eBay. However, the popularity of Upper Deck's A Piece of History 500 Club set transcends your average bat and jersey cards. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Red Sox in seven games in Williams only World Series appearance. More than half of current major-leaguers played Legion Baseball. 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. They could be cut off and redeemed for a hat. 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. And the drawings of baseball equipment along the bottom border give the card a picture frame look to 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. Grades from other companies could be worth much less. 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. Yonkers, N.Y, Post 321 beat a team from Pocatello, Idaho, capping off what appeared to be a successful first 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. But, it's still a great card that any collector would love to have. The first American Legion Baseball World Series was held in Philadelphia in 1926. 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. They added clouds in the sky, too, which was an odd change. Ted Williamsbaseball cards will continue to be some of the most coveted and expensive baseball cards for years to come. Five hits shy of .400.T3. 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. Early but not first sums up the appeal of the 1940 Play Ball Ted Williams. But at the same time, he'd be left out of key sets, too. The basic inserts, which highlighted various achievements, were easy pulls. Indeed, Gwynn was heating up, hitting .420 (50-for-119) in his last 30 games before the strike. 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. "If I had known hitting .400 was going to be such a big deal, I would have done it again.". Something went wrong. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Ted Williams Baseball Card 1941 Highlight of the Year Topps 2015 #H-66 at the best online prices at eBay! 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. In 1926, posts in 15 states began to make Griffith's vision a reality. 1941 Williams' [Greatest Year] prices (Baseball Cards 1959 Fleer Ted Williams) are updated daily for each source listed above. It's debatable as to whether the 1939 Goudey Premium is a card or something closer to a picture. 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. Major League Baseball and American Legion Baseball don't have a formal partnership, but the two owe each other a tremendous debt of gratitude. Nine hits shy of .400.5. In an interesting move, Topps decided to have Ted Williams "bookend" their 1954 set by having him appear on the first and last cards. This is one of Ted's most famous cards because of the story behind it. When the war ended, Gum, Inc. resurfaced as the Bowman Gum Company and began its card production anew. 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