Bidspirit auction | I00822 | Ted Williams Autographed

I00822 | Ted Williams Autographed Gateway Commemorative Postcard, .406 Average 40th Anniversary JSA Authenticated - 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.