![]() ![]() ![]() Williams would never play in a Major League game again. He was "The Eternal Kid" in many ways.Īnd at Fenway Park, in late September of 1960, he would hit his 521st home run against Jack Fisher of the Baltimore Orioles. And, like Musial, he would serve his country in the Armed Forces. He would accumulate over 2,000 bases on balls. The way he would nervously move and crane his neck … the way he would grind and churn the bat handle … the way he would be ready to unleash his deadly swing on a good pitch. I still remember watching this left-handed slugger in the batter's box. I saw him hit a home run in the very first game I attended (September of 1960 at Yankee Stadium). He was enshrined in the Hall of Fame as soon as he was eligible and, I believe, it is difficult not to include him on any All-Time Top 10 position list. He had over 3,600 hits, swatted 475 home runs and retired with a slew of milestones. He had an ever-present smile and was universally liked and respected by his teammates, opposing players and the umpires. ![]() His hitting stance reminded one of a corkscrew or a tightened spring. He was a first baseman/outfielder who batted and threw left-handed. ![]() Musial was a graceful player who epitomized class. ![]()
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