1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams SGC VG 3

Sold For:

$34,440

Year:

1954

Auction:

2026 October

Lot #:

11

Category:

Postwar Baseball Cards (1948-present)

Graded VG 3 by SGC. Mid-grade example of Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams, the key card from the very popular Wilson Franks set, which is highly prized by collectors as one of the most attractive and desirable of all 1950s regional issues. In an era dominated by bubble-gum card sets featuring hundreds of players, the distinctive and beautifully designed Wilson Franks, with only twenty cards, each featuring a package of hot dogs in the background, stands out. The Ted Williams card from this set is all the more significant, not just as the key star in the set but as one of the most sought-after of all his cards. This card has vibrant colors, a bold image, and even corner wear. Boldly printed reverse. Light creasing along the lower portion of the card contributes to the assigned grade. This is a strong mid-grade example of this extremely popular postwar card, which would make an extremely significant addition to a Ted Williams, Wilson Franks, or classic-card collection.