The game of baseball is 20 percent physical and 80 percent mental. The mental part is to make yourself believe you can do what you're doing. - Ted Williams

Ted Williams did some amazing things on the baseball diamonds during his illustrious career in Major League Baseball. Who would have known he had such profound wisdom as well?

Ted Williams

Born August 30, 1918, in San Diego, CA, was Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ted Williams. Ted Williams wore the number 9 on the Boston Red Sox (1939-42 and after military service 1946-60) for 19 seasons as he batted 0.344 for his career, had an On Base percentage of 0.634, with 521 career Home Runs. William's nicknames included The Kid, Teddy Ballgame, Splendid Splinter or Thumper. Ted was Inducted as Player to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. He is one of the top MLB players to have worn the Jersey Number 9.