Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" (2018)
"The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"
Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived” explores not only the Baseball Hall of Famer’s remarkable on-field accomplishments but also his complicated relationships with family, teammates, press, fans and himself. The film is narrated by Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm and includes never-before-seen archival footage and in-depth interviews with those who knew and studied Williams, including his daughter Claudia Williams, author/journalist Ben Bradlee, Jr., veteran baseball writer Roger Angell and award-winning broadcasters Bob Costas and the late Dick Enberg. The program demonstrates the power of the heroic myth-making culture in which Williams flourished. Lesser-known topics explored in the film include Williams’ Mexican-American background, his experiences serving during World War II and the Korean War, and his deep rage over his mother’s virtual abandonment of him and his younger brother.
Cast
- Jon Hamm - Narrator
- Bob Costas - Self
- Wade Boggs - Self
- Joey Votto - Self
- Emily Dimaggio - Self
- Willie McCovey - Self
- Claudia Williams - Self
- Dick Enberg - Self
Keywords
sports, baseball, sports documentary, ted williams
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" about?
- Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived” explores not only the Baseball Hall of Famer’s remarkable on-field accomplishments but also his complicated relationships with family, teammates, press, fans and himself. The film is narrated by Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm and includes never-before-seen archival footage and in-depth interviews with those who knew and studied Williams, including his daughter Claudia Williams, author/journalist Ben Bradlee, Jr., veteran baseball writer Roger Angell and award-winning broadcasters Bob Costas and the late Dick Enberg. The program demonstrates the power of the heroic myth-making culture in which Williams flourished. Lesser-known topics explored in the film include Williams’ Mexican-American background, his experiences serving during World War II and the Korean War, and his deep rage over his mother’s virtual abandonment of him and his younger brother.
- Who directed Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"?
- Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" was directed by Nick Davis.
- Who stars in Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"?
- Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" stars Jon Hamm, Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Joey Votto, Emily Dimaggio, Willie McCovey.
- How long is Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived"?
- Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- Where was Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" produced?
- Ted Williams: "The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived" was produced in United States of America.