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Lot # 1370: Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Vintage Photograph Collection (15)

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "2024 Fall Classic",
which ran from 9/27/2024 7:00 PM to
10/19/2024 10:00 PM



Presented is a Ted Williams Boston Red Sox vintage photograph collection of fifteen Brown Brothers black & white, shots, most of which would be considered to be Type I. Hall of Famer Williams played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox. Despite missing the game equivalent of nearly five seasons because of combined military service as a pilot in both World War II and the Korean Conflict, Williams bashed 521 home runs and batted .344 for his 19-year MLB career. He was a 6-time AL Batting Champion, a 2-time AL MVP, and a 2-time Triple Crown winner. He is the last Major Leaguer to bat at least .400, hitting an amazing .406 in 1941. 1) Seven (7) of the photos measure 7x9.1": Four of these photos depict Williams swinging, either in batting practice or in games. Some of these photos have very small partial tears or folds. One photo shows Williams near the bat rack; two photos show Williams crossing or about to cross home plate. 2) One (1) photo measures 6.3x8.6". This shot depicts Williams sliding safely into home, with the umpire demonstrating a "safe" call. This shot has some very small paper loss along the margins and a torn upper left corner. 3) Seven (7) photos measure 8x10". Two of these shots (identical) show Williams accepting a proclamation at Boston's Fenway Park on Ted Williams Day on April 30, 1952. One photo shows Williams waving as he departs an airplane. Two shots (identical) show Williams taking a called strike. These photos have some foxing and a few small folds. Two photos depict Williams following through after a swing. While most of the photos in the collection would be considered Type I, a few of the photos were wire transmitted and would be considered Type III. While some of the photos exhibit minor imperfections, overall, the photos are in excellent condition.

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