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   Did Ted Williams serve in the military?

   • Some of the greatest players in baseball history lost multiple years of their careers while serving in the military, but Ted Williams is a special case. After being drafted in 1942, the Splendid Splinter served in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps in World War II. He returned to the Red Sox in 1946.

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   Who is Ted Williams?

   • Thomas Harrigan is a reporter for MLB.com. Some of the greatest players in baseball history lost multiple years of their careers while serving in the military, but Ted Williams is a special case. After being drafted in 1942, the Splendid Splinter served in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps in World War II.

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   Did Ted Williams ever fly a military plane?

   • When Ted Williams was called to serve in the Korean War, he hadn't flown a military plane in seven years. Accustomed to flying F4U Corsairs from World War II, he quickly learned how to fly F9F Panther jets. (National Baseball Hall of Fame)

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   Did Ted Williams see combat?

   • Although he didn’t see combat, he still served his country with pride. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal for his service. Ted Williams was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and his military service only added to his legend.

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   Upon returning to MLB in 1946, Williams won his first AL MVP Award and played in his only World Series. In 1947, he won his second Triple Crown. Williams was returned to active military duty for portions of the 1952 and 1953 seasons to serve as a Marine combat aviator in the Korean War.

3. www.military.com › veteran-jobs › career-adviceFamous Veteran: Ted Williams - Military.com

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   Apr 12, 2013 · Ted Williams interrupted his baseball career twice when he served in the military during World War II and the Korean War.

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Some of the greatest players in baseball history lost multiple years of their careers while serving in the military, but Ted Williams is a special case. After being drafted in 1942, the Splendid Splinter served in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps in World War II.

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   Mar 30, 2021 · Red Sox legend Ted Williams proudly served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II—it was his service in Korea that came as a surprise. by John Miles 3/30/2021. Reactivated Marine Corps Reserve aviator Ted Williams smiles from the cockpit of an F9F Panther fighter in 1953, soon after having survived an emergency landing.

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   Jan 9, 2023 · Ted Williams is unquestionably a hero for the United States of America. He served in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during World War II, and he was drafted during the war. After returning to the Red Socks in 1946, he was called back into active service during the Korean War in 1952.

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   May 13, 2021 · Fourteen months after being promoted to captain in the Marine Corps in 1952, Williams was called back to the military to serve during the Korean War. Williams flew 39 missions with the Third Marine Air Wing, 223rd Squadron with his first combat mission taking place on Feb. 16, 1953.

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    When Ted Williams was called to serve in the Korean War, he hadn't flown a military plane in seven years. Accustomed to flying F4U Corsairs from World War II, he quickly learned how to fly F9F Panther jets. (National Baseball Hall of Fame)