Ted Williams

About

Ted Williams was a legendary American baseball player and manager, renowned for his exceptional hitting skills. Born on August 30, 1918, in San Diego, California, he played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960. Williams is famously known as the last player to achieve a batting average of over .400 in a single season, accomplishing this feat in 1941 with a .406 average[1][2]. He was a two-time Triple Crown winner and led the American League in batting six times[3]. Williams' career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War, yet he remained a dominant force in baseball. He was a 19-time All-Star and won two MVP Awards. Williams finished his career with a .344 batting average, 521 home runs, and a record .482 on-base percentage[3][5]. After retiring as a player, he managed the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers from 1969 to 1972. Williams was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991[3]. He passed away on July 5, 2002, leaving behind a legacy as one of baseball's greatest hitters.