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Old 03-21-2025, 08:53 AM
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Default Wait ... Ted Williams sold CONDOMS???
This listing in the current Love of the Game auction is incredible — "Sold for the Prevention of Disease" in 1950. What an endorsement deal! LINK: https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.co...e?itemid=39441. This is one of the best oddball item auctions I've seen, along with a fantastic selection of 1800s/pre-war.
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Old 03-21-2025, 08:55 AM
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Ha!

Ted was on record as saying that he did not endorse these, and that they used his image without his permission. Apparently he enjoyed the idea, though, and there are a few autographed packages floating around out there...

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I've seen individuals before, but never the four pack.
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I don't think I've ever seen the term "1/4 Dozen" before.
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A real 'Champ' would easily use a 1/4 dozen of these during a disease free session.

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So both Honus & Ted did not approve the use of their images on Stuff......

I'm thinkin a "real champ" would go thru a quarter dozen in just about 1 week??
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Just in case you missed this one:

https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.co...e?itemid=39442

48 packs! Three condoms per pack. We call this one the "Wishful Thinking" box...

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With 1950s U.S. production standards, I'd say those things are good to go today!
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Just in case you missed this one:

https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.co...e?itemid=39442

48 packs! Three condoms per pack. We call this one the "Wishful Thinking" box...

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Tremendous auction, Al. What an amazing assortment across 1,250 lots.
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Ted was on record as saying that he did not endorse these, and that they used his image without his permission.
So then I guess we can assume that they weren't custom tailored for Ted himself.

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Apparently he enjoyed the idea, though, and there are a few autographed packages floating around out there...
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Just in case you missed this one:

https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.co...e?itemid=39442

48 packs! Three condoms per pack. We call this one the "Wishful Thinking" box...

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If used, I hope they batted 1000.00
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48 packs! Three condoms per pack. We call this one the "Wishful Thinking" box...

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Damn! That's 16 1/4 Dozen!!!!

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Damn! That's 16 1/4 Dozen!!!!
48 1/4 dozen.

It kinda makes sense Ted would appear on this product. The Boston media and fans always thought he was a pri..

OK, I'll show myself out.
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https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.co...e?itemid=39442

48 packs! Three condoms per pack. We call this one the "Wishful Thinking" box...

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You also made reference to a Rush lyric in an auction. Nice Easter Egg for Geddy Lee.
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48 1/4 dozen.

It kinda makes sense Ted would appear on this product. The Boston media and fans always thought he was a pri..

OK, I'll show myself out.

Damn, you're right. I'm not so good at this math stuff. That's a lot of quarter dozens.

...and yes, according to the Boston media, Teddy Ballgame did carry himself as if he thought he was the cock of the walk.

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Very cool item! I’m thinking of it..
Al acquires some great pieces in his travels…

Ted has some great “pieces” including his preserved Head….

Second greatest player ever….
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Who do you put A HEAD of him?
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Funny - similar image they use for the 1950s matches with the little box!

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As a member of a democratic nation you are free to choose to use one of those old packs of condoms or the below box of matches. Either way, you will be playing with fire.

Ted's head has reiterated, perhaps for legal reasons, that the use of his image in both instances was not authorized.

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