TED WILLIAMS IN UNIFORM AS FIGHTER PILOT NEWS SERVICE PHOTO.
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Starting Bid:
$115.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
Item Description
7.25x9" glossy with nice image of Williams in dress uniform standing on wing next to open cockpit of plane. Williams received his wings and commission with the US Marine Corps. in 1944 and served as a flight instructor until he was released from active duty in 1946. In 1952 he was recalled to active duty for service in the Korean War which appears to be the era from which this photo is taken. He flew 39 combat missions in Korea and served as John Glenn's wing man. Back of photo has Wide World Photos ink stamp but is missing almost all of paper caption. Upper right and lower right extreme corner tips have tiny creases, o/w photo is VF. A great image of one of major league baseball's top players who certainly did his part to help his country in two wars. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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