Williams was required to interrupt his baseball career in 1943 to serve three years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during World War II. Upon returning to MLB in 1946, Williams …

Jan 8, 2025 · Some of the greatest players in baseball history lost multiple years of their careers while serving in the military, but Ted Williams is a special case. After being drafted in 1942, the …

Apr 12, 2013 · Ted Williams interrupted his baseball career twice when he served in the military during World War II and the Korean War.

Ted Williams served two stints as a Marine Corps pilot during his career, including a combat assignment during the Korean War. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

Jun 3, 2025 · Ted Williams, legendary slugger for the Boston Red Sox, served twice—in WWII and Korea. In the latter war, he barely escaped after a crash landing. Ted Williams stands as …

Mar 30, 2021 · Red Sox legend Ted Williams proudly served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II—it was his service in Korea that came as a surprise

Williams received his wings and commission in the Marine Corps on May 2, 1944. Williams then attended gunnery training at Jacksonville where he once again set gunnery records. He then …

Feb 18, 2025 · Ted Williams is best known as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, but his legacy extends far beyond the ballpark. His service as a Marine Corps fighter pilot during …

Nov 12, 2024 · Ted Williams’ commitment to excellence was not confined to baseball; it extended into his military service. After excelling on the baseball diamond, Williams answered the call to …

As Ted Williams moved from baseball to military service, he commenced rigorous training to become a naval aviator. After enlisting in the Navy on May 22, 1942, he joined the V-5 …