Remembering a Legend Ted Williams, regarded as perhaps baseball's greatest hitter, died July 5 in Crystal River, Fla. The Splendid Splinter, who also served as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, dominated the 1940s, leading the league in runs batted in three times and batting and home runs four times each. Peter Gammons writes on a true baseball legend who mastered the science of hitting. McAdam: N.E. original Photo gallery

Ted Williams, the last major leaguer to hit .400 in a season, had a lifetime batting average of .344.

On the Air ESPN remembers Ted Williams ESPN Classic: ESPN Classic will present a 24-hour Ted Williams tribute beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 10.

Career Statistics Team Years Games At Bats Hits Avg. Home Runs RBIs Runs Red Sox 19 2,292 7,706 2,654 .344 521 1,839 1,798 COMPLETE CAREER STATISTICS

Remembrances Wulf: One true Hall of Famer ESPN The Magazine's Steve Wulf writes how Ted Williams loved going to Cooperstown. Caple: Williams left his imprint Ted Williams had a gruff reputation, but he touched the lives of hundreds of ballplayers. Kurkjian: The game's greatest hitter Ted Williams was exactly what he set out to be, writes ESPN's Tim Kurkjian: the best hitter of all time. Quotebook What they're saying about Ted Williams. McCollister: Memories of Ted When baseball historian John McCollister was a kid, he viewed Ted Williams as an artist. As an adult, he remained in awe. Murray: Call Williams unpredictable Ted Williams was as predictable as a tornado, Jim Murray once penned.

Features Friend: Washington, 1969 If a man could walk on the moon, then Ted Williams could manage the Senators. A young and crazy Williams Teammates from his minor-league days remember a brash and confident Ted Williams who drove fast and hit hard. John Glenn remembers a war hero Williams was a wingman for the future astronaut and U.S. senator. Who is greatest living player? Is it Willie Mays? Hank Aaron? Jayson Stark discusses the candidates. Williams in action ESPN Classic looks back at some of the most memorable moments in Ted Williams' career. Williams made Fenway memories As good as Williams was, people will always wonder what might have been.