Seventy-nine years ago yesterday, September 13, 1946, was a unique day in the career of the great Ted Williams. In a game against the Indians at Cleveland’s League Park, Ted hit his only inside-the-park home run. The run stood up and proved to be the winning tally in the 1-0 Red Sox win. The victory also clinched the Red Sox’ first American League pennant since 1918…
The Remarkable 1950 Boston Red Sox!
Today we welcome Vince Jankoski back with an interesting essay on the remarkable 1950 Boston Red Sox. This was all new to me, and I suspect it will be to all but the most ardent Sox fans. I think you’ll enjoy what Vince has on tap for us today….
Did Ted Williams Ever Pitch in a Major League Game? You Bet He Did!!
As strange to us as it seems, yes, the great Ted Williams once pitched in a major league game….
MAJOR LEAGUE VETERANS – KOREAN WAR CHAPTER
Today Vince Janoski turns his “what if” spotlight on major league baseball and the Korean War. He highlights a few baseball stars, among the many who served their country during this conflict…
Another Edition Of: Do You Have a Funny Caption For This Photo?
Now that we are in the “lull” between Christmas and New Years Eve, I thought it was a good time to have some fun with another edition of “Do you have a funny caption for this photo?”…
All-Star Week, 2022: Let’s Revisit the Classic 1941 All-Star Game!
As we enter the 2022 All-Star break, let’s recall what many consider to be the most exciting finish ever to an All-Star game: Ted Williams’ walk-off homer to win the 1941 Midsummer Classic…
Marine Captain Ted Williams Recalled to Active Duty, January 9, 1952
“If there was ever a man born to be a hitter it was me…A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived’ ” –Ted Williams…
Captain Ted Williams Recalled to Active Duty, January 9, 1952
“If there was ever a man born to be a hitter it was me”…
A Look Back at the Career of the Great “Double X,” Jimmie Foxx!
“How in the hell do you manage to hit all those home runs with those scrawny arms?” –Jimmie Foxx to his young teammate, Ted Williams…
Who Was The Greatest Hitter Of All Time? Cast Your Vote!
As we ponder our existence in a world without baseball, I thought it might be fun to pass some time debating something real basic: Who was the greatest hitter of all-time?…
September 28, 1941 and 1960: Dramatic Days For the Great Ted Williams
“A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived'” –Ted Williams…
Let’s Revisit the Classic 1941 All-Star Game!
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It Was About Time! Ted Williams Finally Wins Most Valuable Player Award!
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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, August 29, 1957 – Ted Williams hits his 33rd homer of the season in Red Sox 1-0 win over Tigers
Boston’s Ted Williams rounds third base after blasting his 33rd home run of […]
Ted Williams Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
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The “Williams Shift” Debuts 71 Years Ago Today!
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County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI, July 12, 1955 – Willie Mays robs Ted Williams of a home run in 1955 All-Star game
The great Willie Mays robs another great in Ted Williams of a 2-run home […]
From The Lighter Side! “How Can You Hit All Those Home runs With Such Scrawny Arms!”
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, August 24, 1940 – Ted Williams comes in to pitch two innings in relief in 12-1 loss to Detroit
Already losing 11-1 heading into the eighth inning and still another game to play that […]
Sportsman’s Park, St Louis, MO, October 6, 1946 – The shift is in effect in the 1946 World Series with Ted Williams at bat
It’s the first game of the 1946 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and […]
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 20, 1939 – With some sleuth work, a very historic photo of Ted Williams’ first MLB game is uncovered
This photo was sent to our friend Don Stokes. It’s a photo from Ted Williams’ […]
Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 23, 1957 – Red Sox great Ted Williams waits for White Sox southpaw Billy Pierce to get done with 6th-inning warmups
Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams waits as Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce finishes his warm-up […]
Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him
Ted Williams is in position in left field as his Red Sox square off […]
Ted Williams’ Dramatic Final At-Bat, September 28, 1960!
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1966 Hall-of-Fame Game!
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, June 23, 1940 – Ted Williams knocked out in outfield collision
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Ted Williams Hits 500th Home Run 56 Years Ago Today!
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1959 All-Star Game #2
1959 All-Star Game #2 About 10 days ago I posted a photo from the first […]
Joe, Ted, and Dom, 1942
Saw this neat photo posted by Dave Russell (via Jan Finkel), and I knew I […]
A Genuine American Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie
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Decade Triple Crown Winner: Ted Williams, 1940s
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