For whom the Pike tolls? Oct 13, 2008
This on top of threats by Pike directors to raise tolls - perhaps as high as $5 at the Ted Williams Tunnel - and the elimination of toll collectors, which is cost-efficient but creates major backups when those without Fast Lane transponders cram into the few remaining manned toll booths. How much abuse can drivers take. (Boston Globe)
Sports letters: Where's Ted Williams? Oct 13, 2008
Sports letters: Where's Ted Williams ... Where's Ted Williams when you need him. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Palmeiro suffering silently Oct 12, 2008
Phone calls with a pair of former coaches reveal details about a young man who arrived at Mississippi State with the sweetest left-handed swing since Ted Williams, and a work ethic forged by his father, a Cuban immigrant, that Palmeiro has passed on to his kids. A lengthy chat with his wife paints a picture of a man searching for his niche in life. (Albany Times Union)
Tradition in Tampa? We're on thin ice Oct 10, 2008
In the early 1970s, Winn Boggs went to the Tampa Public Library and checked out Ted Williams's "The Science of Hitting" for his young son ... There's one last bit of Tampa-Boston trivia: In 2006, the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame was moved to The Trop from Ted's home in Hernando. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
SABRE SPRINGS: Motorcyclist killed in crash; road closed for investigation Oct 8, 2008
Sabre Springs Parkway from Ted Williams Parkway to Poway Road was closed while an investigation was under way. Officials could not immediately say when it would reopen. (North County Times)
The old days weren't this good Oct 7, 2008
Ted Williams was a rookie in 1939, played until 1960, and made it to the postseason only once - in the 1946 World Series. That's why 1967 remains the most important season in franchise history. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Our view: Major League Baseball cuts off young fans Oct 6, 2008
The Red Sox are back in the playoffs, and guys like Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and "Youk" are inspiring youngsters the way that Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice inspired their fathers and grandfathers. So, why, pray tell, did Major League Baseball scheduling the first game of Boston's playoff series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at 10 p.m. Eastern time on a school night. (Middletown Press, CT)
'The RIGHT Places': Let's Play Ball Oct 6, 2008
Baseball fans and history buffs alike will have the opportunity to set their sights on never-before-seen items gathered from private collections of Arizonans who knew the likes of Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax and Willie McCovey. A majority of the exhibit will be displayed in a completely remodeled and redesigned museum space. (Human Events Online)
Rice throws first pitch before Game 3 Oct 6, 2008
There was footage of Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky's AL pennant-winning squad in 1947, the "Impossible Dream" team of '67 and the infamous '86 meltdown against the New York Mets. Following the shortcomings was footage of the World Series titles in 2004 and '07, along with the playoff-clinching celebration against the Indians in '08. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Epstein praises young Padres Oct 5, 2008
When you look at the young hitters they have, these guys can play, said Mike Epstein, a former Oakland A's slugger and Ted Williams disciple who is an independent consultant to professional hitters ... Kouz does a wonderful job on the three things that Ted Williams says have to happen on a swing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pesky's No. 6 retired by Red Sox in rainy ceremony Oct 3, 2008
His "prime time" with the Sox lasted from 1946-1952, a time he looks back on with fondness, especially considering he got to play with Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr and Dom DiMaggio. "I can't get over how [No. 6] got up there," said Pesky, laughing. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Fuson's pipeline making progress Oct 3, 2008
Ted Williams routinely took the first pitch of his at-bats, but few professional hitters are as comfortable deep in the count as was Williams. Many hitters argue that the first pitch is often the best one they see, though some do so to mask their anxiety about striking out. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rays still facing off-field challenges Oct 3, 2008
" The Rays offered free parking for two seasons and continue to provide it for vehicles carrying four or more passengers. Fans can bring food and nonalcoholic beverages into the games; and ticket prices, which include 9,000 seats at $9 apiece, rank among the cheapest in the game. Under Sternberg, the Rays installed a popular "touch tank" with live devil rays -- stingers removed -- and relocated the Ted Williams Museum from Hernando, Fla., to Tropicana Field. Too, the team might have led the... (ESPN -- Baseball)
POSNANSKI: Appreciating another special season from Pujols Oct 3, 2008
" That seems to be a trend: Many baseball fans just don't seem to think about him. Pujols' greatness is so easily apparent -- he hits, he walks, he hits for power, he plays outstanding defense at first base, he makes winning plays just about every day and his teammates will tell story after story after story about how Pujols helped them with their swing, taught them a curveball, cured their sciatica, introduced them to their wives. And maybe that gets to the heart of why he's sometimes... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Where are they now? Ben Grieve Oct 3, 2008
At the time, the 21-year-old ballplayer with the long, easy left-handed stroke who reminded many of Ted Williams was just a kid -- well, more like Billy Beane's golden boy to be exact. American League Rookie of the Year days followed. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
My my, hey hey, Tim Lee is $50000 richer today Oct 3, 2008
In the video Ted Williams, 1941, he watches a baseball as it floats in the air. Lee was born in Seoul in 1975 and was educated at the universities of Alberta and British Columbia. (National Post)
Johnny Peskys love affair with the Red Sox flowered early on Sep 25, 2008
I wasn t that good a player; I wasn t in Ted Williams or Bobby Doerr s class. I played with some good guys, and I m quite flattered by this announcement. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
A-Rod out to defend Aaron Award Sep 24, 2008
A-Rod passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521), Jimmie Foxx (534), Mickey Mantle (536) and Schmidt (548) this season. "You come in every season to attempt to win a World Series," Rodriguez said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Red Sox to retire Pesky's number Sep 24, 2008
"I'm very flattered about the whole thing. I didn't think I was that good a player -- I wasn't in the Ted Williams or Bobby Doerr class. I played with some good guys, and I'm quite flattered by this announcement. I'm really going to enjoy it." ... 8), Ted Williams (No ... "Johnny's career has spanned everybody from Ted Williams to David Ortiz. It really is an honor for us to bestow this honor on Johnny, and we do it on behalf of everybody in the organization, and everyone who is such a great fan... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Clinch denied as Sox fall to Tribe Sep 23, 2008
09 00004000 /23/2008 12:15 AM ET Clinch denied as Red Sox fall to Tribe Boston falls to 2 1/2 back of Rays; playoffs remain win away By Ian Browne / MLB.com. Bay caught in a rundown. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Fans' stories Sep 22, 2008
Joe DiMaggio is at bat and Ted Williams is in the outfield. Monuments to Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins and Lou Gehrig are still in center field. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fenway, Wrigley remain as cathedrals Sep 18, 2008
"But if there's a way of updating the existing ballparks you've got to go ahead and do it. As a player, there's certainly an allure to stepping into the same batter's box as Ernie Banks or Babe Ruth or Ted Williams." To be sure, the nooks and crannies of Fenway are basically the same as they were almost 96 years ago when the park was named by then owner John Taylor, "because it's in the Fenway section of Boston, isn't it?" "There's still always something kind of special for me about coming back... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Cubs hold off Cardinals Sep 14, 2008
Al Simmons did it his first 11 seasons, and Ted Williams also did it his first eight. He extended his major league-record streak of reaching 30 homers and 100 RBIs in his first eight seasons, two more than any player in history. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
* Cubs extend lead in NL Central Sep 13, 2008
Al Simmons did it his first 11 seasons, and Ted Williams also did it his first eight. Rich Harden pitched six solid innings, allowing only two runs in his first appearance since skipping a turn due to arm soreness. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lilly propels Cubs to win Sep 12, 2008
He has eight RBIs in the last four games and needs one more to join Al Simmons and Ted Williams as the only players in major league history to get 100 RBIs in their first eight seasons. Pujols missed a chance for another RBI on a two-out single to left in the third. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Lilly a thorn in Cards' side Sep 12, 2008
He has eight RBIs in the last four games and needs one more to join Al Simmons and Ted Williams as the only players in major league history to get 100 RBIs in their first eight seasons. NOTES: Cardinals RHP Josh Kinney made his first appearance since Game 4 of the 2006 World Series, needing only six pitches to retire the side in order in the seventh. (Pekin Times, IL)
Pujols gets 100 RBIs eighth straight year Sep 12, 2008
The only other players to accomplish the feat were Al Simmons, who did it his first 11 seasons, and Ted Williams, who did it in his first eight. Pujols also extended his major league-record streak of 30 homers and 100 RBIs in a season to start a career. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pujols reaches RBI century mark Sep 12, 2008
He became the third player in Major League history to begin his career with eight straight 100-RBI seasons, joining Hall of Famers Al Simmons and Ted Williams. "It's a blessing to accomplish eight straight years in a row, with all the injuries and all the things that have gone on in my career the last five years," Pujols said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
The Cardinals Major League Notebook 09/12 Sep 12, 2008
--1B Albert Pujols joined Al Simmons and Ted Williams as the only players to have 100-RBI seasons in their first eight seasons in the majors. --RHP Todd Wellemeyer (12-7) has lost three of his last four starts, although he has been supported by just two runs. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Cinema chain banks on finding U.S. moviegoers willing to pay $35 a tickets Sep 10, 2008
"Thirty-five dollars per person? No way," Ted Williams, 37, balked as he strode into the AMC Theaters at Ontario Mills shopping mall last week. He said he'd rather watch the Lakers. (FOX 11, AZ)
Power surge: Big night for NL's biggest sluggers Sep 10, 2008
With his 522nd career homer, Ramirez passed Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Ted Williams for sole possession of 17th place. Ramirez has six homers and 15 RBIs in his last 12 games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ethier, Ramirez lead Dodgers to 6-2 win over Pods Sep 10, 2008
It was his 522nd career homer, passing Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Ted Williams for sole possession of 17th place. It was Ramirez's 12th homer with Los Angeles and 32nd overall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ramirez Drives In Go-Ahead Run As Dodgers Extend NL West Lead Sep 10, 2008
Ramirez passed Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Ted Williams. Padres catcher Nick Hundley was ejected in the ninth inning for arguing balls and strikes. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
David SabinoINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 10, 2008
Players -- Ted Williams, Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Manny Ramirez -- now tied on the alltime home run list with 521. Ramirez joined the foursome on Saturday with his three run shot off of Arizona's Brandon Webb which helped pace the Dodgers to a weekend series sweep and into first place in the NL West. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Morneau chasing second MVP honor Sep 9, 2008
" If Morneau were to win a second AL MVP, he would join an elite list of players to have won the award multiple times since it began in 1931. Only 13 players currently reside on that list: Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Greenberg, Juan Gonzalez, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Hal Newhouser, Cal Ripken Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, Robin Yount and Ted Williams. But while Morneau admits that it would be an honor to join such a prestigious group, his focus isn't on personal... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Hey, Ma, Look Who's in First Place! Sep 8, 2008
The home run, his 11th as a Dodger and his 521st career shot, tied him with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th on the career list. He also increased his RBI total to 1,706 RBI, putting him 20th all-time. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Manny leads L.A. into first place Sep 7, 2008
Ramirez has 521 homers, good for a tie with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th on the career list, and 1,706 RBIs, putting him 20th. Ramirez has 11 homers and 34 RBIs in 34 games for the Dodgers since being acquired from Boston on July 31. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dodgers down Diamondbacks Sep 7, 2008
"One swing of the bat, he can change the game, the momentum. He just brings so much energy, so much life, it just relaxes all of us."Ramirez has 521 homers, good for a tie with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 17th on the career list, and 1,706 RBIs, putting him 20th. Ramirez has 11 homers and 34 RBIs in 34 games for the Dodgers since being acquired from Boston on July 31. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mets aren't looking behind Sep 7, 2008
"Etc.Touching the basesApropos of nothing: 1. Don't be surprised if Curt Schilling ends up in a postseason broadcast booth; 2. Has Nomar Garciaparra finally become a bench player?; 3. Marlins fans should be ashamed of themselves after only 600 of them showed up for a Wednesday matinee; 4. Four years later, Derek Lowe will again be a sought-after free agent; 5. Told you Carl Pavano would help the Yankees.Frankly, he's impressiveFrank Thomas hasn't said whether he's going off into the sunset after... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
More > Sep 7, 2008
The homer, No. 521 in his career, put him in a four-way tie with Willie McCovey, Ted Williams and Frank Thomas for 17th all-time and the RBIs pushed him past Reggie Jackson and Thomas for 20th all-time, now with 1,706. Ramirez managed to rack up five RBIs despite missing out on a chance in the third when he struck out swinging on three pitches with the bases loaded. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
* Boston wallop Baltimore 14-2 Sep 4, 2008
Ramirezs 520th homer put him one behind Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas, who are tied for 17th place. He has 30 this season, 10 since the trade that sent him from Boston. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
For A-Rod, milestones take back seat Sep 4, 2008
Rodriguez has already passed Hall of Famers Ted Williams (521), Willie McCovey (521), Jimmie Foxx (534) and Mickey Mantle (536) this season. "It just tells you how great of a player he's been, and he's been doing it for a while," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Manny powers Dodgers to 4th straight win Sep 3, 2008
Ramirezs 520th career home run put him one behind Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and injured Oakland As DH Frank Thomas, who are tied for 17th place. Ramirez has 30 this season, 10 since the trade that sent him from Boston to Los Angeles on July 31. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oregon finds ways to honor Doxey Sep 3, 2008
" And folks in San Diego took notice. At Hoover High also the alma mater of baseball legend Ted Williams Doxey was a class favorite and a mainstay on the honor roll. Shortly after he committed to play football for the Ducks, Neal flew down to visit Doxey during an economics class. "The principal escorted me in," Neal said. "He waited until there was a break in the lecture and then said, 'Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Todd will be playing football for the University of Oregon.... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
At this mine, the precious nuggets go in Sep 2, 2008
Squirreled away in this subterranean world 220 feet beneath the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania are some of the nation's iconic photos: original prints and negatives of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue, Harry Truman playing the piano for Lauren Bacall, and Ted Williams clowning with Joe DiMaggio before an All-Star game. They are stored along with cultural artifacts, such as master recordings of Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, and sensitive data from Wall Street investment houses... (Boston Globe)
Thome homers to tie Mantle on all-time list Sep 1, 2008
" The upward movement during the 2008 campaign for Thome probably will end at 14th place, unless the big left-hander goes on a homer binge in September. Alex Rodriguez sits next on the list with 546, but of course, he is active, with Mike Schmidt a couple of steps ahead at 548. Matching Mantle, though, holds special meaning for more than just Thome himself. Jim's father, Chuck, told his son of Mantle's legendary talent as Jim was growing up and heading toward his own potential Hall of Fame... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Chaykun's Corner: Delco legend has backers Sep 1, 2008
" Claire wrote that he was amazed that at the age of 90, Mickey still recalls with an amazing accuracy details of so many things that happened in his 51 years of professional baseball. "He was a teammate of Ted Williams with the Boston Red Sox, watched in amazement at the power of Hank Aaron in Milwaukee and saw firsthand the remarkable play of Roberto Clemente with the 1960 Pirates," Claire wrote. "His list of teammates reads like a roll call at a Hall of Fame ceremony. "It is fitting that... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
A's put Thomas on DL Aug 31, 2008
Thomas is tied with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th place with 521 career home runs. He began the season with Toronto but batted only. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Big Hurt DL'd Aug 31, 2008
The 40-year-old slugger, who is tied with Willie McCovey and Ted Williams for 17th place with 521 career home runs, missed 55 games with tendinitis in his right quad from May 28-July 30. Thomas had complained about soreness in his leg in recent days and acknowledged he had trouble pushing off with his right foot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Red Sox proving their mettle Aug 31, 2008
Ted Williams (1940) and Nomar Garciaparra (1998) were the first two. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
A's looking to get winning streak going Aug 30, 2008
He's currently tied with Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Willie McCovey with 521. Thomas is also among the top 10 all-time in walks and is within 32 RBIs of Honus Wagner (1,732) for 19th all-time. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Yankee Stadium finale for Boston, New York? Aug 29, 2008
Ted Williams made his major league debut on April 20, 1939. Ten years later, the Yankees beat the Red Sox on the final two days of the season, catapulting them to the first of a record five straight World Series titles. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Back To Back? Ack! Aug 27, 2008
Thomas is tied with Hall of Famers Willie McCovey and Ted Williams on the all-time home run list, with 521, and he thinks he might be trying too hard to hit No. 522. The A's have taken the first game of each of the past six series but still haven't won a series since July 7-10 against Seattle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Chat wrap with Chase Headley Aug 27, 2008
bb43: Do you study each pitcher like Ted Williams did. c_headley: I watch pitchers everyday on video to see how they are attacking hitters that are similar to myself. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Great Yankees-Red Sox Regular Seaso... Aug 27, 2008
The two consecutive end-of-season series in 1948 and 1949 that featured Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio were historic and thrilling. The brawls during the 1970s and 2003 were other memorable highlights. (Suite101.com)
Yastrzemski leaves hospital week after surgery Aug 27, 2008
Yastrzemski took over for Ted Williams in left field in 1961 and spent his entire career with the Red Sox before retiring after the 1983 season. He hit 452 home runs, drove in 1,844 runs, had 3,419 hits and batted. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Red Sox Hall of Famer Yaz home from hospital Aug 27, 2008
Yastrzemski took over for Ted Williams in left field in 1961 and spent his entire career with the before retiring after the 1983 season. He hit 452 home runs, drove in 1,844 runs, had 3,419 hits and batted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Summer trips still going strong Aug 26, 2008
I've found you don't need to wear a necktie if you can hit. I will be ready for any future baseball trips, thanks to Marge Darlack. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Baseball Today Aug 26, 2008
2002 -- New York shortstop Derek Jeter scored his 100th run of the season joining Ted Williams (1939-49) and Earle Combs (1925-32) as the only players in modern history to score at least 100 runs in their first seven seasons. Jeter scored again in the bottom of the eighth as the Yankees routed visiting Texas 10-3. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Former Stagg High star stymies Angels Aug 26, 2008
Thomas, whose next home run will break a tie with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for 17th place on the career list, has gone 15 games and 55 at-bats since hitting No. 521 on Aug. 9 against Detroit's Armando Galarraga. The Big Hurt entered this season averaging a homer every 15. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Jones trying to hold off Pujols Aug 24, 2008
At the time, there was reason to wonder if he'd become the first Major Leaguer since Ted Williams in 1941 to hit. 400 in a season. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Fenway's best games now on DVD Aug 22, 2008
Watch a short film on the origins of Fenway Park, followed by another on Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived. Even Yaz called him "Mr. Williams" out of respect. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sports Briefs: Umpires not quick to rush into instant replay Aug 21, 2008
The popular Yaz was an 18-time All-Star and spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox, taking over left field for Ted Williams in 1961 and playing through 1983. Orioles set attendance record. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
More of this story Aug 21, 2008
Only Fingers tabbed Ted Williams as the greatest leftfielder of all time. And he should since Williams is the best hitter of all time. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Yaz undergoes successful triple bypass surgery Aug 20, 2008
The popular Yaz was an 18-time All-Star and spent his entire career with the , taking over left field for Ted Williams in 1961 and playing through 1983. In 1967, Yastrzemski helped revitalize the flagging franchise during the "Impossible Dream" season when the Red Sox went from ninth place in the 10-team AL in 1966 to the World Series, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
