Ted Williams Biography

Theodore Samuel Williams, born on August 30, 1918, served as an American professional baseball player and manager, active in Major League Baseball. He played primarily as a left fielder from 1939 to 1960, with his career interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War. Williams was a 19-time All-Star, earned two AL Most Valuable Player Awards, won six batting titles, and captured two Triple Crown honors. In 1941, he achieved a .406 batting average, the last time a player has batted over .400 in a single season in either league. His career on-base percentage of .482 remains the highest in baseball history. He was required to interrupt his career in 1943 to serve three years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during World War II. Upon returning in 1946, he won his first AL MVP Award and played in his only World Series.