The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams

by Ben Bradlee, Jr.,
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 15, 2013

On Dec. 7, 1937, the Boston Red Sox announced the acquisition of Ted Williams from the San Diego Padres (in the Pacific Coast League). "This is the happiest day of my life," the 19-year-old phenom proclaimed. "If the Red Sox give me a chance, I'll make good."