Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Signed 8X10 Color Photo

  

"Boston Red Sox" Ted Williams Hand Signed 8X10 Color Photo. (August 30, 1918 - July 5, 2002) was an American professional.

He played his entire 19-year. (MLB) career, primarily as a. From 1939 to 1960; his career was interrupted by military service during. Nicknamed " Teddy Ballgame ", " the Kid ", " the Splendid Splinter ", and " The Thumper ", Williams is regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and to date is the last player to hit over. He finished his playing career with a.

The highest of all time. His career batting average is the highest of any MLB player whose career was played primarily in the. And ranks tied for 7th all-time with. Williams played baseball throughout his youth. After joining the Red Sox in 1939, he immediately emerged as one of the sport's best hitters.

In 1941, Williams posted a. 406 batting average; he is the last. MLB player to bat over.

He followed this up by winning his first Triple Crown in 1942. Williams was required to interrupt his baseball career in 1943 to serve three years in the. Upon returning to MLB in 1946, Williams won his first AL MVP Award and played in his only. In 1947, he won his second Triple Crown. In 1957 and 1958 at the ages of 39 and 40, respectively, he was the AL batting champion for the fifth and sixth time.

Williams retired from playing in 1960. He was inducted into the. In his first year of eligibility. Franchise from 1969 to 1972. He hosted a television program about fishing, and was inducted into the. IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. Helped raise millions in dollars for cancer care and research. The highest civilian award bestowed by the United States government. He was selected for the. Major League Baseball All-Time Team. Major League Baseball All-Century Team.