West Fens in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
1. Ted Williams Marker
The greatest hitter who ever lived, an American patriot, and a pioneer in the development of the Jimmy Fund, Ted Williams will forever be one of the great heroes in the history of baseball, Boston, and America. He amassed 521 home runs despite sacrificing five years in his prime to serve his country during World War II and the Korean War. He was a relentless champion of children, such as this child to whom he is offering his cap, in their battles against cancer, and helped make the Jimmy Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute the world renowned center of research and care that it is today.
The memory of Ted Williams will forever be a point of pride for the Boston Red Sox, the people of Boston, New England, and the United States of America.Erected 2004 by The Boston Red Sox and The City of Boston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Sports • War, World II.
Location. 42° 20.763′ N, 71° 5.762′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Van Ness Street Player Banners (here, next to this marker); Carl Yastrzemski (a few steps from this marker); Fenway Park (a few steps from this marker); Teammates (within shouting distance of this marker); Bleacher Bar (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Fenway Park (about 700 feet away); John Boyle O'Reilly (approx. Ό mile away); Gardner Museum (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Also see . . .
1. Ted Williams (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)
2. Jimmy Fund (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts.)
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
2. Ted Williams Statue and Marker
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, June 2012
3. Ted Williams Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 38 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week September 27, 2015. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
