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fromBattery Power
1 month ago

This Day in Braves History: Joe Adcock becomes the only player to hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field

Joe Adcock made history in 1956 by becoming the only player to hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field, a feat that remains unmatched.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Jim Rice joins us in Boston to talk the Red Sox and the Young and the Restless

The legendary left fielders for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1985 were Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Jim Rice.
Boston Red Sox
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Louisa Thomas on John Updike's "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu"

John Updike's essay about Ted Williams' final game captures the timeless blend of hope, expectation, and the poetic essence of sports.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Ted Williams memorabilia is up for auction, including 1946 MVP award and Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ted Williams' memorabilia auction features his Presidential Medal of Freedom and other valued awards, highlighting his legacy in baseball and beyond.
fromHerald Bulletin
10 months ago

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge ties American League record with his 61st HR of the season

The New York Giants set a record for the shortest nine-inning game in MLB history on September 28, 1919.
Ted Williams uniquely averaged .406 in 1941, a benchmark untouched since.
Ted Williams hit his final career home run in 1960, leaving a lasting legacy.
Nolan Ryan achieved his third no-hitter in 1974, distinguishing his remarkable career.
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