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Spartans honor Boston during spring game
EAST LANSING, Mich. The Boston Red Sox B logo worn on baseball caps by players from Ted Williams to Dustin Pedroia was on display on the football field Saturday afternoon.
In honor of this weeks tragedies in Boston, decals of the classic "B" were on the back of Michigan State helmets during the annual Green-White spring game at Spartan Stadium.
Three were killed and...
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April 20, 2013
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Richard Ben Cramer, Noted Biographer of Ted Williams, Passes Away at Age 62
Richard Ben Cramer, a noted biographer who is perhaps most famous in the sports world for his 1986 Esquire profile of Ted Williams and 2000 biography of Joe DiMaggio, passed away on Monday.
Born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., Cramer graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1971, writing for the student newspaper during his time there. After failing to land a desired job with The...
Remembering Ted Williams as a Marine Pilot
I understand that Veterans Day was yesterday, but it is observed today, so this post is still fitting. Ted's Army reader Kevin S. brought this article to our attention a couple months ago. An remembering Ted Williams as a Marine Fighter Pilot, written by a former Marine. There is a lot of talk of Ted's baseball career as well.
Full article via Leatherneck
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Ted Williams: Cheers To One Of The Greatest Americans In History
As we celebrate Ted Williams’ birthday let’s look back at one part of his epic life that is often overlooked.
Ted Williams is widely regarded at the best pure hitter in baseball history. But let’s not remember him for being the last man to hit over .400 in a season. Or his two triple crowns (1941 and 1947). Let’s remember Ted Williams for his courage.
It is often overlooked...
Duffy Lewis Remains One of the Most Underrated Players in Red Sox History (Video)
Before there was Ted Williams or Jim Rice, there was Duffy Lewis. Lewis patrolled left field in a Red Sox uniform for eight seasons, forming one of the best outfields in baseball history with Tris Speaker and Harry Hooper. Lewis was known mostly for his defense and his ability to play the left-field wall with expertise, although he did drive in 109 runs in 1912. Speaker and Hooper...
Ted Williams Sports, Military, Personal Memorabilia Auctioned Off at Fenway Park (Video)
This year marks a special one at Fenway Park, and no player epitomized what it meant to be a member of the Red Sox like Ted Williams. In addition to being regarded as one of the greatest hitters to ever live, Williams was a true American and a genuine person, touching the lives of whoever he met. Some Williams memorabilia was auctioned off this weekend, marking the first major auction...
Ted Williams memorabilia to be sold
He was a skilled fisherman, a veteran of two wars and an accomplished hunter. Oh, and Ted Williams also played baseball.
Fans seeking to buy items once owned by the legendary Red Sox slugger will flock to Boston's Fenway Park beginning Wednesday for a preview of the first major auction of sports, military and personal memorabilia documenting Williams' life.
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April 25, 2012
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Ted Williams memorabilia to be auctioned in Boston
He was a skilled fisherman, a veteran of two wars and an accomplished hunter. Oh, and Ted Williams also played baseball.
Fans seeking to buy items once owned by the legendary Red Sox slugger are set to flock to Boston's Fenway Park beginning Wednesday for a preview of the first major auction of sports, military and personal memorabilia documenting Williams' life.
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April 25, 2012
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Ted Williams Statue Being Moved to New Red Sox Spring Training Facility (Photo)
Ted Williams' Jimmy Fund statue has found a new home. According to the Red Sox' official Twitter feed, the Hall of Famer's bronze replica is moving to JetBlue Park, the team's new spring training facility in Lee County, Fla. The statue was originally placed in front of the Gate B entrance of Fenway Park in April 2004, but was moved in June 2010 for the "Teammates...
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One of the greatest hitters in the history of baseball, Ted Williams. Hitting a baseball is largely considered to be the most difficult thing to do in all of sports and Ted Williams could do it better than nearly every one. That’s a one-line resume. No further explanation necessary.
Ted Williams was a naturally gifted athlete with sharp...
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