Monster Card Monday: 1930 Bill Terry

Finally, here it is!  As I mentioned earlier, this 1930 Bill Terry card should have been one of the first posted.  Pastor Rich Zawadski had even forwarded it to me.  But for months, I was under the assumption I had featured him.  Now, Terry finally gets his due. 

Those who know baseball history know the significance of Bill Terry’s 1930 season.  It was the last time a National League hitter batted .400.  He barely hit the mark with a .401 batting average.  Terry had a bit of power with 39 doubles, 15 triples and 23 homers. 

It’s hard to believe but Bill Terry’s mark of .4013 ranks 25th (tied with 1922 Rogers Hornsby) all-time.  If it matters, thirteen of those 25 are pre-1900 averages. 

In addition, Terry stole eight bases while walking 55 times while striking out just 33 times. 

Bill Terry’s power numbers of 1-3-4-6 are pretty nice but it’s his hit numbers that bring it home.  Terry has five 7s and a 10 to go along with his three 8s and two 9s.  APBA puts his last 9 at 53 which put his error number of 20 at 46. 

If his hit numbers aren’t enough, Bill Terry has a top fielding rating of 1B-5. 

Fun numbers:  31-7, 51-7, 53-9

Note that Terry has a 63-37 on his 1930 card.  Surprisingly, there’s no sign of a second 31 on his card either.  Don’t expect him to strikeout much.  He only has one 13 at 24. 

Final bit of interesting info on Bill Terry:  He never won an MVP award but was in the top ten in voting from the years 1929-1935 EXCEPT for 1930 the year he hit .401. 

Now here’s a treat.  It’s some footage of the 1934 All-Star Game which includes some footage of Bill Terry. 

thanks, Rich!