Events tagged with "ted williams"

Historical Events tagged with "ted williams"

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Ted Williams achieves .406 batting average

September 28th, 1941 83 years ago

Ted Williams finished the baseball season with a .406 batting average, becoming the last player in Major League Baseball to bat .400 or better. On the last day of the regular season, Williams played a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics in Boston, delivering a powerful performance to secure this landmark achievement. His average stood as a testament to his exceptional hitting skills during a challenging era for baseball. Williams' ability to hit and maintain such an average captivated fans and solidified his legacy in MLB history.