1939 Playball "Ted" Williams (Rookie)
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel Williams
The Splendid Splinter, The Kid, The Thumper
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1966, Player
Born: August 30, 1918, in San Diego, California
Died: July 5, 2002, in Inverness, Florida
ML Debut: 4/20/1939
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 9
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1939-1942, 1946-1960)
Primary Team: Boston Red Sox
Managed: Washington Senators (1969-1971), Texas Rangers (1972)
Post-Season: 1946 World Series
Awards: All-Star (17): 1940-1942, 1946-1951, 1953-1960; American League MVP 1946 and 1949
Bio
The Red Sox' Ted Williams was one of baseball's greatest hitters. Combining keen vision with quick wrists and a scientific approach to hitting, he set numerous batting records despite missing nearly five full seasons due to military service and two major injuries. His accomplishments include a .406 season in 1941, two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships, 521 home runs, a lifetime average of .344, 17 All-Star game selections, and universal reverence.
Theodore Samuel Williams
The Splendid Splinter, The Kid, The Thumper
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1966, Player
Born: August 30, 1918, in San Diego, California
Died: July 5, 2002, in Inverness, Florida
ML Debut: 4/20/1939
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 9
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1939-1942, 1946-1960)
Primary Team: Boston Red Sox
Managed: Washington Senators (1969-1971), Texas Rangers (1972)
Post-Season: 1946 World Series
Awards: All-Star (17): 1940-1942, 1946-1951, 1953-1960; American League MVP 1946 and 1949
Bio
The Red Sox' Ted Williams was one of baseball's greatest hitters. Combining keen vision with quick wrists and a scientific approach to hitting, he set numerous batting records despite missing nearly five full seasons due to military service and two major injuries. His accomplishments include a .406 season in 1941, two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships, 521 home runs, a lifetime average of .344, 17 All-Star game selections, and universal reverence.