Actor Robert Redford talks about his first trip to New York and the pinch hit home run Ted Williams hit at Yankee Stadium. TED WILLIAMS premiers Wed., July 15th at 9:30pm ET/PT exclusively on HBO. For more information visit HBO.com
Ted Williams was a larger-than-life baseball icon and war hero whose complex personal saga and relationship with the city of Boston took many turns. He was the ultimate man’s man, a tireless fundraiser, expert fisherman and all-around outdoorsman extraordinaire.
Today, 49 years after hitting a home run in his final at-bat, “Teddy Ballgame” is still regarded as the greatest pure hitter in baseball history. This film will trace his life story, which includes his spectacular Hall of Fame baseball career, five years of active military service and his personal relationships with friends, family and teammates
