How Well Do You Know Ted Williams?

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1. Where was he born?

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The person in question was born in San Diego, CA.

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How Well Do You Know Ted Williams? - Quiz

He was an American professional baseball player and manager, who played his entire career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Are you a great fan of Baseball? Do you think you know everything about the best players of that discipline? If yes, take our quiz and see... see moreif you can complete it with success. see less

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2. What was his nickname?

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The correct answer is "The thumper" because a nickname is a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name, often based on a characteristic or trait. In this case, "The thumper" suggests that the person is known for thumping or hitting something, possibly indicating a strong or forceful nature.

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3. What's his full name?

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The correct answer is Theodore Samuel Williams. This is because the question is asking for the person's full name, and out of the given options, Theodore Samuel Williams is the only one that includes both the first name "Theodore" and the middle name "Samuel".

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4. In what year did he retire?

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The correct answer is 1960.

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5. How many hits did he get?

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The answer is 2,654 because it is the only option that falls between the other given numbers. The numbers 2,500 and 2,300 are lower than the answer, while 2,700 is higher. Therefore, 2,654 is the most reasonable choice for the number of hits he got.

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6. When did he start his career?

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The correct answer is "In 1939." This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which asks about the year he started his career.

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7. When did he die?

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8. How long did he manage the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers franchise?

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He managed the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers franchise for 4 years.

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9. What was his batting average?

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10. What was his on-base percentage?

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Where was he born?
What was his nickname?
What's his full name?
In what year did he retire?
How many hits did he get?
When did he start his career?
When did he die?
How long did he manage the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers...
What was his batting average?
What was his on-base percentage?
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