Ted Williams' Heart of Gold
Clip: 7/23/2018 | 2mVideo has Closed Captions
Ted Williams was a hero to millions of children suffering from cancer.
When he wasn't playing baseball, Ted Williams was busy helping raise money to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research for the Jimmy Fund out of Boston.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Ted Williams' Heart of Gold
Clip: 7/23/2018 | 2mVideo has Closed Captions
When he wasn't playing baseball, Ted Williams was busy helping raise money to support adult and pediatric cancer care and research for the Jimmy Fund out of Boston.
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Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams' Friendship (Outtake)
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A closer look at Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams' healthy feud. (1m 1s)
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Ted Williams was "electric," "a baseball god" and his swing was "a work of art." (1m 38s)
Never Before Seen Home Run Footage
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Watch never before seen footage of Ted Williams' last home run. (2m 36s)
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Ted Williams breaks down the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting." (1m 20s)
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Ted Williams' miraculous crash landing during the Korean War (1m 25s)
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Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" (2m 4s)
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