Ted Williams: A Baseball Life - Softcover

Ted Williams (1918&;2002) was a paradox. His cool, controlled, and patient attitude while at the plate was incongruous with his explosive, unpredictable temper out of the batter&;s box. With a swing that was both admired and feared, Williams has been called the greatest hitter of the last half of the twentieth century and was perhaps the greatest left-handed hitter of all time. In this biography Michael Seidel explores the complexities of the mercurial personality and amazing career of the near-mythic &;Splendid Splinter.&;

 

With the death of Williams in the summer of 2002, baseball lost one of its true greats. Yet controversy continued to surround Williams in death as news of a bizarre family dispute over the fate of Williams&;s body captivated the country. In a new foreword to this edition, the author discusses the odd events surrounding the ballplayer&;s death and their significance to the legend of Ted Williams.