PSA 9
Ted Williams
Play Ball
Baseball ·
Ted Williams
1939 Play Ball
est. Market Value · PSA 9
$32,000
▲ +4.1% (30d)
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The 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams rookie card is one of the most iconic and sought-after cards in the hobby, representing the debut appearance of the 'Splendid Splinter' in the Play Ball set issued by Gum Inc. In PSA 9 mint condition, this card is extraordinarily rare as the 1939 Play Ball series is notoriously difficult to find in high grades due to its age and paper stock.
The Card Official's ruling
Hold or buy if acquired below market value, as PSA 9 examples of this landmark Play Ball rookie continue to appreciate steadily driven by Williams' legendary legacy and the extreme scarcity of high-grade specimens.
Price snapshot · PSA 9
PSA 9?The currently selected grade. Switch grades above to compare any two grades against each other.
$32,000
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$4,500
Tracked Grade Multiple?How many times more the selected grade sells vs the compare grade. A high multiple means grading could be very profitable.
7.1x
Price spread?The percentage difference between the low and high price estimate. A tight spread means consistent pricing; a wide spread means more volatility.
611%
Grades tracked?How many different grades we have price data for on this card — raw, PSA, BGS and others. More grades means a fuller picture of market value.
6
Last priced?When our AI last updated the price estimate for this card. Prices are refreshed weekly.
May 2026
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