num_pages: 40
description: A lively picture book biography of Ted Williams from a master of the genre  just in time for Fenway Park's centennial.Ted Williams lived a life of dedication and passion. He was an ordinary kid who wanted one to hit a baseball better than anyone else. So he practiced his swing every chance he got. He did fingertip push-ups. He ate a lot of food. He practiced his swing again. And then practiced it some more. From his days playing ball in North Park as a kid to his unmatched .406 season in 1941 to his heroic tours of duty as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea the story of Teddy Ballgame is the story of an American hero. In this engrossing biography a companion to Henry Aarons Dream  Matt Tavares makes Ted Williamss life story accessible to a whole new generation of fans who are sure to admire the hard work sacrifice and triumph of the greatest hitter who ever lived.Back matter includes an authors note Ted Williamss career statistics and a bibliography.
language: English
title: There Goes Ted Williams: The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
publisher: Candlewick