Williams's issue with Washington/Texas, according to Dark, was when the ownership traded away his third baseman and shortstop, making it difficult for the club to be as competitive. The pact document was signed "Ted Williams", the same as his autographs, whereas he would always sign his legal documents "Theodore Williams", according to Montville. [178] In his induction speech, Williams included a statement calling for the recognition of the great Negro leagues players: "I've been a very lucky guy to have worn a baseball uniform, and I hope some day the names of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson in some way can be added as a symbol of the great Negro players who are not here only because they weren't given a chance. [87] During an exhibition game in Fenway Park against an All-Star team during early October, Williams was hit on the elbow by a curveball by the Washington Senators' pitcher Mickey Haefner. An avid and expert fly fisherman and deep-sea fisherman, he spent many summers after baseball fishing the Miramichi River, in Miramichi, New Brunswick. [159], Williams had a strong respect for General Douglas MacArthur, referring to him as his "idol". [137], Williams is one of only 29 players in baseball history to date to have appeared in Major League games in four decades.[138]. This was the first time that he had done so since his earliest days as a player. On Feb. 19, 1953, Williams crash-landed his Navy F9F Panther jet following a mission in Korea. He'd shoot from wingovers, zooms, and barrel rolls, and after a few passes the sleeve was ribbons. Being financially prepared for transition is critical, especially if you're facing a long job search ahead. During the 1949 season he also set a record by reaching base in 84 consecutive games. The bat slipped from his hands, was launched into the stands and struck a 60-year-old woman who turned out to be the housekeeper of the Red Sox general manager Joe Cronin. Famous for his extraordinary batting record during his decades-long career with the Red Sox, Ted also displayed heroism as a fighter pilot in two wars, and his tireless efforts on behalf of the Jimmy Fund. He had not flown a plane for seven years, but passed his physical and was recalled on active duty on May 2, 1952 as a Marine Corps captain. [58] DiMaggio grounded to the infield and Billy Herman, attempting to complete a double play, threw wide of first base, allowing Keltner to score. The clerk who read the name didnt connect it with the popular ballplayer and set the wheels in motion for his activation. Unlike many other major league players, he did not spend all of his war-time playing on service teams. During the time . Thirty-eight letters penned by Hall of . The maternal, Spanish-Mexican side of Williams's family was quite diverse, having Spanish (Basque), Russian, and American Indian roots.