"Teddy Ballgame"... Let's see what you got!

[thekingofclout]

I'll get it started with c. 1940 vintage original TYPE I photograph with Newsweek Magazine companion piece.

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[mr2686]

Autographed hall of fame book, 500hr litho and Ted signing the litho approx 1991.

[thekingofclout]

Hey Mike. Was that Pete Sampras standing over Ted? It sure looks like him.

[mr2686]

Jimmy, it does look a bit like Sampras. Funny thing is, I've never taken a real close look at this photo and just assumed it was John Henry...which is not the case. I do know that I miss those days when all the Hall of Famers would do shows out here on the West Coast. I'm actually looking forward to the show coming up in July that will have several people signing, including Gary Carter and Dick Williams, both of whom I need in my hof book.

[jbbama]

[perezfan]

Couple of 1950s Easel-back Store Displays...

[BrockJacob]

Here's one of my favorites...

[perezfan]

More Splendid Splinter Stuff....

[Lordstan]

Mark (Perezfan),
You better not show that Moxie stuff to Jimmy.
You know him and companion pieces. He's got the bottle and the type 1 pic.
Beautiful stuff, everyone.
Here's a few contributions




Mark

[Oldtix]

Couple of nice magazines...

[thekingofclout]

Vintage original TYPE I photographs...

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[Lordstan]

Rick,
That Baseball Magazine cover pic might be the best action shot of Ted I've ever seen.
That would be great in a type 1.


A couple more



and much to my sadness


Mark

[batsballsbases]

Two pics from my Joe Cronin Archive and a pair of nice pins!

[Lordstan]

Ok here you go for the crappy luck story of the day.

I got this pic a few weeks before Nixon passed and wasn't able to get it out to him.


A few years later, I found this one, but as you may have already guessed, I got it a few weeks before Williams passed.



Does anyone else want me to get their picture?

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Does anyone else want me to get their picture?

I think there was a Twilight Zone episode about Mark's camera.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Kawika

I think there was a Twilight Zone episode about Mark's camera.

And also the photographer in The Omen!

[Lordstan]

Geez Guys,
I can't even be blamed for taking the picture. Apparently all I have to do is buy your picture!

Hey, I hear Wonka has a way with pictures. Perhaps he can merge the pic together to make one complete Pic.

[william_9]

What could have been.....

[Lordstan]

Thank you William.
It brings a tear to my eye.
Mark

BTW very nice job!

[william_9]

Sorry. If it makes you feel better, I think you'd have had to get the photo in front of Ted months (or years?) earlier in order for him to sign it. Both are great photos on their own.

[perezfan]

I agree... these are just terrific on their own, and can easily be framed/matted together if so desired. In a way, they're almost neater this way...

No need for such remorse, as these are both wonderful and thought-provoking pieces. Thanks for posting!

[thekingofclout]

1958 Topps All Star card with period signature...

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[baseballart]

Jennifer's done a few paintings of Teddy Ballgame

featured in Ted Williams: A Tribute, by Bill Nowlin and Jim Prime, 1997


Trio of Ted



Max

[sayhey24]

Ted's Root Beer six pack and vendor's hat, along with a 3' x 5' painting from renowned 50s sports artist John Backstrom.

Greg

[Easy506]

Teddy Ballgame....the best ever!

[smtjoy]

Great Stuff Everyone, heres one of my few cards of Teddy-

[GoldenAge50s]

My awesome missive from Ted--gotten @ Red Sox spring training in the '90's

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

My awesome missive from Ted--gotten @ Red Sox spring training in the '90's

That's a really sweet personal piece Fred. Were you able to snap a picture of Ted while you were there?

[thekingofclout]

circa 1970-71 Manager Ted Williams used BAT before games as skipper of the Senators, un-cracked and shows tremendous use. Exact model ordered by Williams during the time period. PSA/DNA Authentic. Graded GU-9.

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[sayhey24]

Jimmy,

Very cool -- didn't realize you collect bats too!

Here's a Williams gamer from the late 40s and the lathe bat used to make store models.

Greg

[GoldenAge50s]

Were you able to snap a picture of Ted while you were there?

The piece was gotten for me as a birthday present request by a person who knew Ted very well--then Sports columnist & reporter for the Providence Journal Bill Parrillo (RIP Bill), who went south & covered the Red Sox every yr at spring training.

[ValKehl]

Russ/Wallace Berrie figurines that were popular in the 1960s and 1970s. I assume this one, dated 1970, that I just picked up at a thrift store is intended to represent "Teddy Ballgame" - note the "B" on the hat and the "9" on the back of the shirt.

[thekingofclout]

Since Mark (perezfan) posted his beautiful Ted Williams, Cereal Premium Ring in my "Premiums" thread, I'll post mine here...

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[Ladder7]

At the plate. Muni 1948;

[sayhey24]

Here's something different -- foul ball hit by Teddy Ballgame in 1959. This comes from a large collection of fouls balls snagged by a Cleveland man who had season tickets in the front row down the third base line at Municipal Stadium. Williams and Mantle are the only stars -- most are from guys like Jerry Lumpe, Earl Battey and Willie Kirkland. They are all dated between 1959 and 1963.

Greg

[mcgwirecom]

Signed at the 500 HR show in AC

[aelefson]

Very cool items everyone! Here is a 1951 New England TV Guide with Ted pictured in the top left corner. I also scanned a page showing an evening's listing. Not a lot to choose from!
Alan

[GoldenAge50s]

I'll try your picture quiz.

Ted-Warren-Boudreau
Jethroe-Dom-Gordon
Dropo-Torgy-Pesky

[aelefson]

You got them all Fred!

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

At the plate. Muni 1948;

Ain't the batter in the photo batting right handed but Ted batted lefty.

[GoldenAge50s]

If you went by the captions a couple of them were a little tricky--like Pesky was the reg SS & only played a few games at 3rd, while Boudreau played some at all 3 --SS, 3rd & 2nd--and Vern Stephens was the reg 3rd baseman.!

[Ladder7]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Ain't the batter in the photo batting right handed but Ted batted lefty.

Brock, Easier to see the Splinter in hand. But he's batting lefty. The fan had written on the reverse too. So it's unquestionable

Warming up at Fenway c1949.

[thekingofclout]

The definitive image of the Teddy Ballgame and a few companion pieces...

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[baseballart]

Read all about it

[thekingofclout]

completely filled out in Ted's hand.

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[GrayGhost]

I love that LIneup card Jimmy!

[Heritage Sports]

Here's a pretty cool piece, the oldest known Ted Williams single signed baseball, from 1934.

[thekingofclout]

Just a real sharp 1939 TYPE I photograph from his rookie season. Been hunting for a companion piece for this one for several years...

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[GrayGhost]

I'll re post this here, as it fits w Teddy.

1939 scarce Red Sox at Yale program. Three days before Ted's major league debut. Ted batting Sixth, in RIGHT FIELD for Sox.

[Matt Felix]

can anybody offer an opinion on this signature.

thanks in advance.

Matt