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Signed 1942 Ted Williams "Dope Book" & Baseball (PSA)
Displayed is a kind of memorabilia double-header, with two items - a book and a baseball - signed by Hall of Fame immortal Ted Williams. When one is talking hitting, Hall of Famer Ted Williams wrote the book - literally. His "The Science of Hitting," written with John Underwood, is usually regarded as the best book about hitting that was ever written. Williams once said that his goal in life was to someday walk down the street and hear someone say, "There goes the best hitter who ever lived." Williams was so extraordinary as a batter that some observers feel that he really was the best hitter who ever lived. Others would allege that he was at least part of the conversation. The Splendid Splinter hit .344 lifetime over his 19-year career (1939-60), all with the Boston Red Sox. But the left fielder served his country as a Marine pilot in both World War II and the Korean Conflict and Williams missed essentially five seasons of play because of his military exploits. Yet, he still hit 521 home runs. In the offered lot: 1) "The Sporting News DOPE BOOK" appears on the cover, as does the image of a star, on which is printed "Ted Williams .400 hitter." This 1942, 4x6.25" paperback is a comprehensive 224-pages and has records galore. Hitting, fielding, and pitching records provide lots of facts for any baseball aficionado. Williams signed the book long after its printing, as evidenced by his signature, written with a blue, felt-tip marker. 2) Williams has also signed an Official American League (Brown) ball. In blue ink from a ballpoint pen, Williams has signed the sweet spot in a beautifully, scripted signature. Williams hit .406 in the 1941 season, and he remains the last Major Leaguer to bat .400. The Williams autographs on the book and the ball give a collector a two-pronged means to intrigue any fellow baseball fan. The Williams' autograph on the record book comes with a PSA/DNA LOA, and the signature on the ball comes with a PSA LOA.
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