Ted Williams - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 30, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Died | July 05, 2002 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Legendary Boston Red Sox hitter, last MLB player to bat over .400 in a season |
Intro
Ted Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent his entire 19-year career playing for the Boston Red Sox and was known as 'The Splendid Splinter', 'The Kid', and 'The Thumper.'
Early Life & Background
Ted Williams was born in San Diego, California. He was named after his father, Samuel Stuart Williams, and mother, May Venzor. From a young age, Williams showed exceptional talent in baseball and attended Herbert Hoover High School, where he became a local sports prodigy.
Career Highlights
- Played 19 seasons (1939-1960) for the Boston Red Sox
- Two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1946 and 1949
- Six-time American League batting champion
- Last MLB player to finish a season with a .400 or higher batting average (.406 in 1941)
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966
- Served as a pilot in both World War II and the Korean War
- Managed the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers (1969–1972)
Trivia
- Williams was also a decorated Marine Corps pilot.
- He lost nearly five prime years of his playing career to serve in World War II and the Korean War.
- He was an avid fisherman and authored books on fishing.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ted Williams born?
Ted Williams was born the 30 August 1918.
Where is Ted Williams from?
San Diego, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 30th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: Fanya Kaplan, a revolutionary, attempts to assassinate Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin by shooting him. This event, coupled with the earlier assassination of Moisei Uritsky, triggers the Bolsheviks' brutal 'Red Terror' campaign of repression and violence.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1918 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: When You Come Home by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Shifting Sands directed by Albert Parker
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