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 A Life Remembered
A special section published by the Globe July 6, 2002.
An appreciation
His .406 season
The greatest hitter
Writers spelled trouble
Ted's All-Star games
The longest home run
The later years
The fisherman
The San Diego years
The last game
Talk of the town

 Lasting Impressions
A special section published by the Globe July 22, 2002.
Why we remember
The science of hitting
Legends' tales
Red Sox' tales

 Splendid Portraits
John Updike, David Halberstam and Peter Gammons capture small parts of a life that in many ways was beyond words
'Hub fans bid Kid Adieu'
Day with a great one
Williams was a big hit

 Photo galleries
The life of Ted Williams
Ted Williams memorabilia
Fans' reactions


Ted's will
Cyronics pact
Compare his signatures

Download wallpaper

 Message boards
Tributes to Ted
The remains debate

 Other stories

Additional stories

 Globe Archives
The Kid
    A Shaughnessy tribute
    from August, 1994
Tunnel of love
    Dedication of the
    Ted Williams Tunnel
    in December, 1995
It went far away
    50th anniversary
    of longest home run
    in Fenway history
Ted's the star attraction
    Williams' appearance
    at the 1999 All-Star
    game at Fenway
More archives

MESSAGE BOARD
Ted Williams, 1918-2002

The family of Ted Williams is feuding over what should be done with the slugger's remains. His son wants to deep-freeze Williams's corpse for future revival or cloning. But according to his daughter, the Red Sox Hall of Famer wanted to be cremated. What do you think?

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I think we should thaw Teddy and freeze John Henry!

timmy otoole, brighton


I've talk a lot about this with my partner Tom, and we both agree that Ted should be cremated. Ted never mentioned once he wanted to be cloned. Its really digusting to think this is something Ted didn't want.

Steve Jones, Bellingham,MA


The greatest tribute that can be paid to Ted Williams as both a sports icon and human being is quite simple: RESPECT THE MAN'S WISHES, whatever they may be. If there is a legal last will and testament in place that indicates cremation, Ted's directives, not his son's, should be carried out.

John F. Collins, Warwick, RI


I believe Ted Williams' body should be cremated.

Sharon Frigon, Lynn


If there is one decision in life that is not to be made by others, it's the choice of how one's remains are handled. Ted documented his choice for cremation. That is what must happen. To do otherwise is to disregard and disrespect the innermost feelings of the person whom we will always remember for his contributions to our lives. Cloning? Ted's one of a kind. Leave it.

Dudley Appelman, Sharon


Ted Williams' wishes in his Last Will and Testament should be honored.

Carol E. Jones, New Bedford


Frozen, burned and scattered, or stuck in the ground, it's none of our business! This is a family decision. Shame on the media vultures for exploiting this.

Barb Dwyer, Boston


Honor his last wishes. Period, end of story. Shame on his son if indeed his last wishes were to be cremated.

Trina Sanford, Attleboro, MA


My only thought is why the Red Sox have not done anything to immediately severe their ties with John Henry Williams. If they signed him as a favor to Ted fine but his behavior over the years is an embarassment and why they choose keep him as part of the organization is appalling In no way should John Henry Williams be a part of the July 22 service. For all we know he will bring Ted's head out on a cart with a cap promoting another web site on it.

Keith Buohl, Bridgewater MA


Bury the man with dignity and his son should be ashamed of himself

Danu, Milford


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