Season of 1941: DiMaggio and Williams
My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life
Autobiography
By: Ted Williams, with John Underwood
Date: 1969
Source: Williams, Ted, with John Underwood. My Turn at Bat: The Story of My Life. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1969, 81, 83, 85, 86.
About the Author: Ted Williams (1918–2002) was born in San Diego, California. Williams played his entire career with the Red Sox (1939–1960), hit 521 home runs, compiled a. 344 career batting average, won two Triple Crowns, two MVP awards, and was selected to seventeen All-Star games. His brilliant career was interrupted for military service in World War II and Korea. Williams managed the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers after his playing career. Williams was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 1966.
Joe DiMaggio Hitting in His 56th Consecutive Game
Photograph
Date: July 16,...
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