Ted Williams hits for the cycle, collects seven hits in doubleheader
The Red Sox’ star left fielder announced his return to action with authority, getting off to a scorching start to the season. And on July 21, 1946, Teddy Ballgame’s name was all over the headlines, as he put together an exceptional day at the plate in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Browns, capping things off by hitting for the cycle in game two.
“Ted Williams enjoyed one of his more spectacular days at bat yesterday, contributed seven hits, scored two runs, batted in three and generally demoralized the Brownie pitching,” sportswriter Dent McSkimming wrote in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
“Thumping Teddy Williams is baseball’s man of the hour – almost certain to be named most valuable player in the American League if the Boston Red Sox cop the big prize," Associated Press sportswriter Jack Hand wrote.
The Red Sox ran away with the pennant but fell short of the 1946 World Series title, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. Williams brought home his first AL MVP Award after a spectacular season in which he batted .342 with a .497 on-base percentage and 38 homers.
Janey Murray was the digital content specialist at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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