(LOT 838)
1939 Play Ball #92 Ted Williams Rookie PSA 4 VG-EX
TEDDY BALLGAME ROOKIE!!! One of the most iconic rookie cards belongs to Theodore Samuel Williams, with this PSA 4 marvel offering excellent visual appeal for the assessment. Its illustrious stature is synonymous with the Splendid Splinter's unparalleled hitting prowess, for the great Boston Red Sox slugger ultimately achieved his relentless goal of "walking down the street with people passing him and saying there goes the greatest hitter who ever lived". As the last player to hit .400 or better when he achieved a .406 average only two years after his 1939 rookie campaign, Williams's combined war heroism and uncanny batting feats will outlast eternity. A fine mid-grade example, The Thumper's classic batting pose is breathtaking, with the atypical fine centering only revealing a modest partiality towards the upper edge. No glaring flaws are apparent on either side, with even corner wear being the primary culprit preventing a higher grade. Little did people realize in 1939 that when a youthful Williams stepped to the plate, they were witnessing the momentous emergence of the greatest hitter in the storied history of America's Pastime, with this super eye-pleasing rookie card the perfect testament to his HOF legacy!

MIN BID $1,500
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