1960 – Ted Williams hits a pair of homers and a double to pace the Red Sox to a 6 – 1 win over the Indians. Ted has 21 homers for the season. The first of the two today, #512, moves Ted past Mel Ott into 4th place on the all-time list. After the game, Williams announces that he will retire at the end of the season.

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On August 10, 1960 — 1960 – Ted Williams hits a pair of homers and a double to pace the Red Sox to a 6 – 1 win over the Indians. Ted has 21 homers for the season. The first of the two today, #512, moves Ted past Mel Ott into 4th place on the all-time list. After the game, Williams announces that he will retire at the end of the season.

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