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 .
Nicolaus Mills : This year marks 70th anniversary of Ted Williams ' .400 season . Mills says John Updike told lyrical story of Williams ' final game . Williams hit a homerun in his last at bat , delighting a sparse crowd . Williams declined to acknowledge the cheers of the fans .