"The San Diego Kid"

One Hundred Years Ago this month, August 30th, 1918, Teddy Samuel Williams was born at the Sunshine Maternity Home, on the Southwest corner of University and Park in San Diego, Raised in a "California Bungalow" at 4121 Utah Street in North Park, young Ted dedicated himself to being "The Greatest Hitter That Ever Lived". By the time "The Kid" left San Diego to join the Boston Red Sox he was well on his way to achieving that title and goal. Only Babe Ruth can be rightfully considered in his league.

This website is a San Diego salute to the hometown life and legacy of "The San Diego Kid"

American War Hero - First Ballot National Base Ball Hall of Fame Inductee - Last Man to Hit .400

All Century Team Left Fielder - Two Triple Crowns - Two MVPs - 18-Time All Star - 6 Batting Titles

Lifetime Batting Average .344 - Lifetime Slugging Average .634 - OBP .482

Adjusted OPS+ 190 - wRC+ 188 - wOBA .493 - WAR 130.4

521 Home Runs - 525 Doubles - 1839 RBIs

1950s Player of the Decade

San Diego Padre Hall of Fame - San Diego Hall of Champions

International Game Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee

Presidential Medal of Freedom Medal Winner

Special Thanks to "The Four Williams" for Research Relied Upon in This Tribute:

Ted Williams, Bill Jenkinson, Bill Nowlin and Bill Swank