Ted Williams Speed Ball

CIRCA - 1949 - 1960
MANUFACTURER - Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
SIZE - Regulation 5 ounce, 9 inches
PRICE GUIDE - $50.00 - $100.00 Very Good - Excellent Condition
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NOTES:

The Wilson A1282 Ted Williams Speed Ball was introduced in 1949. The regulation size, horsehide baseball features a stamped Ted Williams signature on the panel to the right of the manufactures sweet spot, above "Member Wilson Advisory Board." The ball was listed in the Wilson Sporting Goods catalog, along side the No. A1090 Ted Williams Autograph League ball until 1960. The No. A1090 was changed to "Ted" Williams Autograph ball, which featured a stamped Ted Williams signature in 1961.

Sears Roebuck and Co. partnered up with, and introduced the Ted Williams brand of sporting and recreation goods in 1961. From that point on, Ted Williams endorsed the Sears brand, exclusively.

The earliest balls issued from 1949 to 1954, had "Made in U.S.A." below the Wilson logo. "Horsehide Cover" was added below "Made In U.S.A." in 1955.

Wilson A1282 Ted Williams Speed Ball


Ted Williams Stamped Signature Panel	Wilson Logo Panel


1949 Wilson Catalog Listing	1959 Wilson Catalog Listing

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