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Ted Williams
Left Fielder
Born: August 30, 1919 at San Diego, CA
Died: July 5, 2002 at Iverness, FL
Height: 6-4 Weight: 198
Threw right and batted left-handed
Boston A.L. 1939-1942, 1946-1960
Theodore Samuel Williams had only one goal in life: to walk down the street and have people say, "There goes the greatest hitter who ever lived." In a 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox, twice interrupted by military service, "The Splendid Splinter" won two Triple Crowns, two Most Valuable Player awards and six batting championships. He retired with a career average of .344, and remains the last player to top .400 for a full season. With keen eyesight, quick wrists and a simple motto - "Get a good ball to hit" - Williams compiled strong evidence that he achieved his goal.
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On May 29, 1976, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 22-year major league career. Strangely enough, Niekro reaches the seats against his brother, Phil, the ace of the Atlanta Braves. Joe Niekro’s unexpected blast helps the Astros to a 4-3 win.