Why do they cheer me for hitting a homer and then boo me fo… - Ted Williams

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Why do they cheer me for hitting a homer and then boo me for grounding out the next time up. I'm still the same guy, ain't I? They can all go to hell. I'll never tip my cap to them.

Ted Williams

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Theodore Samuel Williams (30 August 1918 – 5 July 2002) was a Major League Baseball player; he spent 19 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. TOC

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Also Known As: Teddy Ballgame • The Kid • The Splendid Splinter • Thumper

Alternative Names: Theodore Samuel Williams • Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams

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Why do they cheer me for hitting a homer and then boo me for grounding out the next time up. I'm still the same guy, ain't I? They can all go to hell… - Ted Williams

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