Autograph Of The Week : Ted Williams

On September 26, 1960, Ted "The Splendid Splinter" Williams hit career home run number five-hundred twenty-one. Jack Fisher served up a 1-1 pitch and Ted Williams deposited it four-hundred fifty feet away in what would be his last plate appearance and home run.

"I hope somebody hits .400 soon. Then people can start pestering that guy with questions about the last guy to hit .400." - Ted Williams
Autograph of the Week

4th Week of September Recipient

Ted Williams Autograph

Card
1976 Topps

Card Number
347

Pen
Blue Sharpie

Notes
Signed At Museum Opening.

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