American Masters

Ted Williams

Watch a new biography of the Boston Red Sox player who may have been the greatest hitter who ever lived. Features Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Roger Angell & Joey Votto. Narrated by Jon Hamm.

Ted Williams - Trailer

2m 4s

In honor of the centennial of Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams, American Masters presents a new biography of the Boston Red Sox player who may have been the greatest hitter who ever lived.

Previews + Extras

  • The Mythology of Ted Williams: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Mythology of Ted Williams

    S32 E3 - 1m 38s

    Joey Votto, Wade Boggs and Bob Costas describe how Ted Williams was a baseball god, and how he was obsessed with the perfect swing.

  • Ted Williams in Korea: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ted Williams in Korea

    S32 E3 - 1m 25s

    In 1952, Ted Williams took a short break from his famed baseball career with the Boston Red Sox to serve in the Korean War as a fighter pilot for the Marines. His incredible crash landing of his plane in February 1953 shows the daily danger he faced during his service.

  • The Science of Hitting: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Science of Hitting

    S32 E3 - 1m 20s

    Ted Williams created a chart that breaks down the science behind the perfect hit in his book, "The Science of Hitting."

  • Ted Williams' Heart of Gold: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ted Williams' Heart of Gold

    S32 E3 - 2m

    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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