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Coach May and JCG;

today, I read the famous story by John Updike of Ted Williams "last at bat". It is the "fine focus" and positive thinking of the hitter, Ted believed that no pitcher can "get him out".

Please enjoy the great writing of John Updike and photos of Ted. He "choked" the bat!

Bob

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Essay by John Updike Defined Heroism in Ted Williams - The New York Times.webloc

Momentous Footage of Ted Williams's Final Home Run - YouTube.webloc

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