George Will on Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and the Summer of ‘41
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 23 March 2023
⏱️ 15 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, George Will tells the story of Ted Williams and the son of a San Francisco fisherman, his “Streak,” and steely determination.
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