1918 - 2002
Ted Williams was an American professional baseball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball. Born on August 30, 1918, he played his entire 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox and was a two-time American League MVP, a six-time batting champion, and the last player to hit over .400 in a season, achieving a .406 average in 1941. Williams was also a decorated war veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War.