Thursday, July 5, 2018

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY- JULY 5

Splendid Hero

"It was typical of him to become a Marine Air Corps pilot and see action and almost got shot down. He was a remarkable American as well as a remarkable ballplayer.

"His passing so close to a national holiday seems part of a divine plan, so we can always remember him not only as a great player but also as a great patriot."

- Vin Scully on the passing of Ted Williams on this date in 2002.

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