Ted Williams (1918-2002) of the Boston Red Sox served his country during World War ll and the Korean War. The last Major League player to bat over .400 for a single season, in 1941.
Williams won six American League batting titles and four home run titles. Despite the breaks in his career, Williams hit .344 over 19 years, including 521 home runs.
Today Williams is regarded as one of the all-time greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history.
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