Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 129:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Ted Williams Autographed Gateway Commemorative Postcard, .406 Average 40th Anniversary JSA Authenticated
This professional commemorative cover, produced by Gateway, celebrates the historic 1941 season of Boston Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer Ted Williams. The item features a bold, centered autograph by Ted Williams in black ballpoint pen. The "40th Anniversary" cachet honors Williams’ .406 batting average, a feat that has not been repeated in Major League Baseball since. Philatelic details include a contemporary 18-cent U.S. "Flag over Lighthouse" postage stamp and a circular postmark from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 28, 1981. This specific date is significant as it marks the exact 40th anniversary of the double-header against the Philadelphia Athletics where Williams famously went 6-for-8 to secure his .400+ average. The left side of the postcard features a vibrant color portrait and an action illustration of Williams in his Red Sox home uniform, framed by decorative gold foil diamond patterns and the Gateway "G" logo. This item is accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from James Spence Authentication (JSA), certification number ZZ91676 and submission number 442061.
Condition report:
The postcard is in excellent condition, exhibiting sharp corners and clean edges with no significant creasing or surface wear. The signature is highly legible and well-preserved with no evidence of fading or ink bleeding. A small, stray blue ink mark is present on the bottom right corner of the card, well away from the signature and primary graphics.
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