Ted Williams on the cover of Newsweek magazine


Description

A slide of a black-and-white, full-body image of Ted Williams. He is on the cover of the September 16, 1946 issue of Newsweek magazine. He has just completed a full swing. The image is taken from the third base side. His right leg is out in front and the ball of his right foot is on the ground. His left leg is behind and left foot is hidden behind him. His arms are fully extended in the backswing position and both hands are hidden. The bat head can be seen behind and to his right. His face has a contorted look as he watches the path of the hit baseball. A caption reads "Ted Williams: Boston's new Babe Ruth." The words "Ted Williams cover" are written on the physical slide.

Player(s)
Williams, Ted, 1918-2002
Team(s)
Boston - AL
League(s)
American League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
September 16, 1946
Subject
Baseball Hall of Famer
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Unknown
Location
Unknown
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Wil
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)
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