Some genuinely legendary players have suited up for the Boston Red Sox. Even during their 86-year championship drought, the team saw players build iconic careers and impact the game. One such player is Ted Williams, who played his entire career in Boston.?After 21 years since the legend’s passing in 2002, the team gathered side by side to honor him in the oldest MLB stadium.

Throughout his life, Williams was obsessed with hitting. He even wrote a book titled ?The Science of Hitting? after his retirement. Many experts say that the outfielder would have passed the 600-home run mark had it not been for the wars. Williams served and survived the Second World War and the Korean War. The genuinely exceptional character truly earned this heartfelt homage.

Boston Red Sox Honored Ted Williams At Fenway Park

Ted Williams passed away from a cardiac arrest in 2002 after persisting heart problems. But even today, his legacy lives on after a legendary playing career that earned him Hall of Fame honors in 1966. Although Williams also got into management, his outfield career in Boston was far more memorable.

The Red Sox recently honored the iconic superstar more than two decades after his passing. Thomas Carrieri, an avid team fan, shared a picture of the tribute to Williams via Twitter. They filled Fenway Park with glittering memories of his career.

In a Tweet, Carrieri said, ?Red Sox pay tribute to the life of Ted Williams at Fenway Park. (07/22/2002)?. Banners and pictures of Williams? biggest career moments can be seen. One of the pictures from his time in the war is also seen, honoring his service to the country.?

Months after the tragic loss of an iconic Red Sox voice, the team honors one of its true legends. Furthermore, they did so at Fenway Park, Williams? home ground for 19 seasons.

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Let?s have a look at what fans think of the gesture.?

Fans Loved the Red Sox?s Gesture

Red Sox supporters are in awe of the gesture by the Boston-based team. It took them some down memory lane as they remembered Ted Williams? greatness. Some fans remembered watching Williams play live.

Other fans recalled being there to see this honor.?

There were more fans that remembered his greatness.

The Boston Red Sox pulled out all the stops to honor Ted Williams. What do you think about the tribute the team paid to their iconic outfielder?

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