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Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War.
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Aug 26, 2024 · Ted Williams (born August 30, 1918, San Diego, California, U.S.—died July 5, 2002, Inverness, Florida) was an American professional baseball player who compiled a lifetime batting average of .344 as an outfielder with the American League Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960.
Ted Williams Bio. Fullname: Theodore Samuel Williams; Nickname: Splendid Splinter; Born: 8/30/1918 in San Diego, CA; High School: Herbert Hoover, San Diego, CA; Debut: 4/20/1939; Hall of Fame: 1966; Died: 7/05/2002
Williams was an all-star in every non-military interrupted season after his rookie campaign, totaling 19 All-Star Game selections. He hit .388 in his age-38 season in 1957 to lead the big leagues, then followed that up with another batting title in 1958 with a .328 mark.
Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War.
There were two MVP awards, two Triple Crowns, six American League batting championships, 18 All-Star Game selections, 521 home runs and, of course, one .400 season. Williams' prowess as a fisherman is also widely documented, as evidenced by his place in two Fishing Halls of Fame.