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John Glenn's Connection With Ted Williams

Former astronaut and U.S. Senator flew combat missions with baseball icon in Korea. What they said about each other

Big Papi takes his time admiring historic homer

David Ortiz was in no rush to get around the bases. Watch Now

David Oriz ties Carl Yastremzki on Red Sox HR-list

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Throwback: Ted Williams Pitches 2 Innings In Blowout Loss In 1940 To Tigers

On August 24, 1940, the Red Sox great made his lone appearance on the mound. In blowout loss >>

David Ortiz Calls B.S. On Ted Williams' Legendary 502-Foot Home Run At Fenway

There is a red seat, while the rest at Fenway Park are green, to commemorate the longest home run ever hit in the ballpark. What science says >>

Name Game: Johnny Football's Select Company

The nickname for Texas A&M's star quarterback puts in him a category with Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Gordie Howe. Plus Cheech & Chong >>

World's Oldest Former MLB Player Reflects

Conrado Marrero is far from a household name, but he's lived quite a life and faced the game's giants. Williams and Mantle among them >>

Some Strange Items In Ted Williams Auction

From a bolo tie to checkbooks and fishing rods, a Ted Williams memorabilia auction has some oddities, but includes some home runs. Like 1949 MVP award >>

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