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The film covers the life and career of Ted Williams, born in 1918 in San Diego. It details his upbringing in a broken home, with a mother devoted to the Salvation Army and a father often absent. Williams found his passion in baseball, leading to a successful career with the Boston Red Sox.
In his rookie season, Williams batted .327, hit 31 home runs, and led the league with 145 RBIs. Over 21 years, despite losing five seasons to military service as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot, he achieved 521 home runs, won the Triple Crown twice, and became the oldest player to win a batting title. Williams finished his career with a .344 batting average and was the last player to hit over .400 in a full season, achieving .406 in 1941. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
Why Watch
- •See Ted Williams' incredible rookie season stats.
- •Find out how military service impacted his career.
- •Meet the last player to hit over .400 in a season.
Did You Know
•Ted Williams batted .406 in 1941, the last player to hit over .400 in a full season.
•He hit 521 home runs during his 21-year career with the Red Sox.
•Williams lost five seasons to military service as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot.
•He was the oldest player to win a batting title in baseball history.
Perfect For
Baseball fansSports history enthusiastsMilitary service stories