9.28.2010

Wednesday, September 28, 1960: Ted Williams retires

One of the greatest hitters in baseball history hits a home run in his final at-bat for the Boston Red Sox. Williams missed nearly five seasons worth of playing time while serving in the military -- during World War II and again during the Korean War.

* Timeline: @
* Career statistics: @
* Boston Globe coverage: @
* "Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu": (story by John Updike for The New Yorker): @
* Slideshow from Life magazine: @
* Official website: @

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