Fenway Park Transformed Into Auction House For Ted Williams Collection
BOSTON (CBS) - Part of Fenway Park was transformed into an auction house on Saturday as hundreds of items from Ted Williams' personal collection were sold to the highest bidder.
Baseballs, bats, jerseys, watches, championship rings, and all kinds of other collector items were sold off.
Williams' daughter Claudia says she's happy about how much money the auction will raise for charity, but admits the day is bittersweet.
"(I'm) incredibly excited about the Jimmy Fund and the proceeds that are going to go there. It was very dear and close to my father's heart and I know he would be very proud of that," she said. "It's a very exciting day for me. I'm glad it's finally here. It's taken me a long time to get to this point in my life. But it feels right. Lots of people are incredibly moved and honored by the things that are here. And I just hope that everyone gets what they so desire."
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Kim Tunnicliffe reports
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A handful of big ticket items sold for more than $100,000, including Williams'1949 American League Most Valuable Player Award plaque. At the time, that year's MVP award helped Williams earn a $100,000 contract for the next season. The plaque sold for $161,000.
"I'm rather certain, in his last year with the Red Sox, he earned less than $100,000," Claudia told the Associated Press earlier in the week. "So, my dad was always amazed at the sale prices garnered from sales of sports memorabilia.
