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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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The last few years of his life were difficult at best. As his caretaker, his so-called loving son should understand that best. Ted has earned the right to have his wishes respected and the honor to rest in peace.

donna, walpole


The Good Book says "do unto others..." - and "let he who is without sin cast the first stone..." Let the family decide what is best for the family, and the rest of you mind your own beeswax.

Corinthian, Saugus


who cares!!!!

peter, boston


John Henry Williams is out of his mind. This is another example of his exploiting his father,trying to secure a financial future for himself. John Henry is a loser evidenced by his string of failed business ventures. John Henry should be taken away in a straight jacket and put someplace where he can't harm anyone with his crazy ideas. Whatever happened to his father's wishes to be cremated and spread over the Florida Keys.

Vin Mahoney, Methuen,Ma.01844


I don't believe that it is any of our business. I don't agree with his son but that is not my business. The courts will take care of it.

Tim, Waltham


I think he should be cremated. That was his wish all along. His son should be ashamed of himself for not following his father's last wishes.

rlb, Billerica


You could just freeze him for now and then cremate later if need be. You can't go back once you cremate.

Jones, Cambridge


Only Red Sox Nation would make this into an issue. In FLA, NY, etc. (e.g., "real" states) this would be a non-issue. Get real, Puritans!

Red Seat, Miami Beach


He should be stuffed and placed in the red seat in the bleachers. kids could have their picture taken with him with the proceeds split between the jimmy fund and the "Get John Henry Williams a Life" fund. It would have to be tastefully done of course.

diamond dave, brookline


Honor his wishes, if it's spelled out in his will that he wanted to be cremated, honor his wishes.

W. Johnson, Hyde Park


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