Who is Theodore Williams, Know about Theodore Williams Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, News, Wife, Girlfriend, Photo, Earnings & Religion

Who is Theodore Williams, Know about Theodore Williams Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, News, Wife, Girlfriend, Photo, Earnings & Religion

Theodore Williams Biography

• Full name: Theodore Samuel Williams.
• Birth: August 30, 1918 in San Diego, California, USA.
• Death: July 5, 2002 (age 83) in Inverness, Florida.
• Height: About 6 ft 3 in (≈1.905 m) as reported.
• Nationality: American.

Theodore Williams Career & Achievements

• He played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career as an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960 (with interruptions for military service).
• He is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history, and was the last player in MLB to hit over .400 in a season (.406 in 1941).
• Career statistics: lifetime batting average of .344, 521 home runs.
• Military Service: He served as a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was recalled for the Korean War, which interrupted parts of his career.
• Post playing: He later managed the Washington Senators (which became the Texas Rangers) from 1969–72.

Theodore Williams Personal Life

• He was married three times:
  • Doris Soule (m. 1944 – ~1954)
  • Lee Howard (m. 1961 – 1967)
  • Dolores Wettach (m. 1968 – 1972)
• Children: He had three children: Barbara Joyce (“Bobbi Jo”), John‑Henry Williams, and Claudia Williams.
• Religion/Beliefs: One source states “Atheist” for religion.

Theodore Williams Net Worth & Earnings

His net worth at time of death was ~$3 million (equivalent to ~$5 million in today’s dollars).

Theodore Williams Age & Height (Summary)

• Age at death: 83 years.
• Height: ~6 ft 3 in (≈1.9 m).

Theodore Williams Religion & Background

• He had mixed ancestry (Welsh, English, Irish on father’s side) and his mother was of Mexican‑American descent.
• On religion: Though some sources say he was atheist, he did express a belief in God as giving him a gift. For example: “I’m not a religious man, but I do believe in God. I believe that he has given me a gift…”

Theodore Williams News / Legacy

• He died on July 5, 2002, which was widely reported.
• His legacy: Included induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966, and being remembered as one of the all‑time great hitters.
• Because of his service and achievements he is also noted in military records for his Marine Corps service.