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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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- August 30, 1918
5 days ago · 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.
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Learn about Ted Williams, one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and a naval aviator in two wars. Find his career statistics, awards, personal life, and more on his official site.
Ted Williams was a Hall of Fame left fielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960. He won two AL MVP awards, six batting titles, and hit .344 with 521 home runs in his career.
Aug 30, 2023 · Ted Williams enjoyed a remarkable career -- and life. The Hall of Famer remains one of the most legendary and distinctive players in Major League history more than 60 years after he played the last of his 2,292 games for the Red Sox.
Ted Williams always knew what he wanted. Others could debate who was the best all-around player in baseball history. But Williams was a hitter. "All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived,'" Williams said.
