• This Moment in Sports History for 07-17-2024

  • Jul 17 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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This Moment in Sports History for 07-17-2024

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  • On July 17, 1941, one of the most iconic moments in baseball history occurred during the MLB All-Star Game at Detroit's Briggs Stadium. In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the American League trailing 5-4, Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams stepped up to the plate. The "Splendid Splinter," as he was nicknamed, had already cemented his status as one of the game's greatest hitters.

    With two runners on base and two outs, Williams faced Chicago Cubs pitcher Claude Passeau. The tension was palpable as the crowd of over 54,000 fans held their breath. Passeau delivered a fastball, and Williams connected with a mighty swing. The ball soared deep into right field, and for a moment, it seemed like it might be caught. However, the ball kept carrying, and it ultimately cleared the fence for a dramatic three-run walk-off home run, giving the American League a stunning 7-5 victory.

    The crowd erupted in jubilation as Williams circled the bases, his teammates rushing to greet him at home plate. The home run became known as the "Ted Williams Walk-Off," and it remains one of the most memorable moments in All-Star Game history.

    Williams' heroics capped off an incredible 1941 season, where he finished with a .406 batting average, becoming the last player to hit over .400 in a single season. The 1941 All-Star Game also featured several other Hall of Famers, including Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg, but it was Ted Williams who stole the show with his unforgettable walk-off home run on July 17.
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