Ted Williams (part two of three)

Later with Bob Costas

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[buckfan1969]

This man has been my baseball hero for over 50 years, and a great American. But for all the great things he did, what impresses me the most is the enthusiasm and energy in his voice here. He's not an old fart reminiscing about some long ago day. He's a very young 75. The honesty, integrity, and character he displays here is genuine, and I'd have given anything to have an hour to talk to him once in my lifetime.

[MyyyClips]

@buckfan1969 thanks for such a wonderful comment!!!

[borski67]

They don't make'm like Ted anymore. Modern day athletes are pure pussies. How many of these modern day douche bags (A-Rod) would sit out to protect a 406 average?

[jennifersman]

@buckfan1969 I agree, every interview I ever saw he seemed like a grouchy old man, Costas definitely got him on a good day.

[theontherise]

the is neat

[provgrays]

He really was the greatest hitter of all time.

A perfectionist, fiercely proud, sensitive and heroic,

He was by Dad's here and he's mine too.

[borski67]

MrEasyLife, I concur to a degree. However, as an educator I see that there are some youngsters out there who know what's up from down. However, there are a few who have NO moral compass what so ever, and look up to thugs, morons, ad talentless shrills as their gods - the dumber the better, that's how they roll.......

[MrEasyLife]

@borski67 As to whether they would have played the last day to protect their record, it all depends upon whether they were sufficiently juiced up to be out of their minds. These guys have no character largely because they are playing during a time when "character" is irrelevant. Frankly, based upon we have been taught over the last 40 years, its difficult to even know what character means since knowing right from wrong is attacked as being old fashioned and out of step.

[buckfan1969]

@MrEasyLife Thank you for the kind words. There are several biographies of Williams, but by far the best is by Leigh Montville, published just a few years ago. It paints a full picture of the great man. Ted was by no means perfect, but he was a genuine, decent man who cared much more for the everyday guy than the limelight, stood up for what he believed, and was always true to himself. And you're right; he was extremely bright; could focus and excel at anything. One of a kind & a man's man.

[MrEasyLife]

@buckfan1969 , I have to tell you, I almost enjoy reading your comments as much as I enjoyed listening to Teddy Ballgame. I agree with you that Ted's enthusiasm and passion made this a joy to watch. But his knowledge and his manner of communicating was also great. He would have been one great teacher. I also learned Ted was one heck of a student. Lefty O'Doul, Hornsby, Waner, etc. This guy was on a quest to be the best he could be. Unbelievable.

[KAWI600RR]

a REAL baseball player and legend

great man on and off the field

[buckfan1969]

@MyyyClips Thanks for putting this interview up here. I'd never seen it before. It's terrific, and I hope tons of people take the time to watch; it's well worth it if you care about baseball, and priceless if you care about old Teddy Ballgame. In 1960 Topps had a series of baseball cards about Ted's career; it's how I first learned about him. He's been #1 for me ever since. Sure wish I still had those baseball cards...