Williams Refused to be Traded

LouGehrig · 05-14-2008, 11:28 AM

The Red Sox won the 1946 pennant, tied the Indians for the 1948 pennant but lost a one game playoff, and finished one game behind the Yankees in 1949. Following the 1951 season, Boston owner Tom Yawkey decided that since the Sox couldn’t win with Ted Williams, they might be able to win without him. Trade rumors swirled that the greatest left fielder in Boston Red Sox history would be gone before the start of the 1952 season.

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LouGehrig Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 224	Williams Refused to be Traded The Red Sox won the 1946 pennant, tied the Indians for the 1948 pennant but lost a one game playoff, and finished one game behind the Yankees in 1949. Following the 1951 season, Boston owner Tom Yawkey decided that since the Sox couldn’t win with Ted Williams, they might be able to win without him. Trade rumors swirled that the greatest left fielder in Boston Red Sox history would be gone before the start of the 1952 season. Suite101.com: an online magazine read by 7 million a month and written by professional freelance writers; the genuine article. Last edited by LouGehrig; 05-14-2008 at 02:10 PM.