Mike Mills : This year marks 70th anniversary of Ted Williams ' .400 average . Mills says John Updike told lyrical story of Williams ' final game . Williams hit a triple in his last at bat , delighting a sparse crowd . The ushers could not have cared less . Williams declined to acknowledge the applause of the fans .
Mike Mills : This year marks 70th anniversary of Ted Williams ' .400 average . Mills says John Updike told lyrical story of Williams ' final game . Williams hit a triple in his last at bat , delighting a sparse crowd . Williams declined to acknowledge the applause of the fans .