This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2010
Graded NM/MT 8 by PSA. In 1941, Ted Williams entered the last day of the season with a batting average of .39955. This would have been rounded up to .400, making him the first man to hit .400 since Bill Terry in 1930. Manager Joe Cronin left the decision whether to play up to him. Williams opted to play in both games of the day's doubleheader and risk falling short, explaining that "if I can't hit .400 all the way, I don't deserve it." He singled in his first at-bat, raising his average to .401, and followed it with a home run and two more hits in the first game. Williams went 2 for 3 in the second game, for a total of 6 hits in his last 8 at-bats, for a final average of .406. No player has hit .400 in a season since Williams. This is exactly what type of player Williams was and one of the reasons why he is so beloved by fans today. The offered example has been graded NM/MT and offers enthusiasts may attributes. All four of the corners are exceptionally sharp retaining the appearance that they enjoyed the day the featured card was pulled from a pack. In addition to the corners the centering is positively pleasing with a near perfect 50/50 from left to right as well as top to bottom. The surface of the card retains a smoothness that acts as a perfect stage for the accurately focused image of the great slugger that is punctuated by deep shades of oranges as well as a striking blue nameplate. The reverse is exceptionally well printed with no pitfalls present. Without a question one of the nicest copies of this card we have ever offered in a NM/MT 8 holder, come and get it!