Nicolaus Mills : This year marks 70th anniversary of Ted Williams ' .400 season . He hit a home run in his first game at Yankee Stadium, and then went on to win the MVP award for hitting.406 with 10 homers and 50 RBI. It was the 521st home run in a baseball career that had been interrupted by service as a Marine pilot during World War II and the Korean War . Williams hit a homerun in his last at bat , delighting a sparse crowd . Williams declined to acknowledge the cheers of the fans .
Nicolaus Mills : This year marks 70th anniversary of Ted Williams ' .400 season . He hit a home run in his first game at Yankee Stadium, and then went on to win the MVP award for hitting.406 with 10 homers and 50 RBI. Williams hit a homerun in his last at bat , delighting a sparse crowd . Williams declined to acknowledge the cheers of the fans .