Ted Williams was always one of my favorite guys. I acquired all these Ted Williams cards (and many more) in the early-to mid-1980's.
Williams cards were relatively inexpensive back then (compared to other super stars....Ruth, DiMaggio, Mantle, Jackie Robinson, etc.).
How inexpensive....here are some typical prices for these cards (Ex/Mt) during that period:
1941 PLAY BALL = $40
1949 LEAF = $25
1950 BOWMAN = $40
1951 BOWMAN = $30
1954 BOWMAN = $250
1939 Exhibit = $20
1959 FLEER set (incl. #68 card) = $100
I asked a Boston dealer at a BB card Show why Williams' cards were relatively inexpensive ? His reply was two-fold.
Boston collectors are the biggest "cheapskates". And, many of them never really appreciated Ted Williams, anyhow.
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