Shaffer
07-22-02, 09:26 AM
Boston - The Marine Corps Band will play and Marine fighter jets will buzz
Fenway Park today when fans, friends and former wingmen gather for a tribute
to Ted Williams.
"Ted Williams: A Celebration of an American Hero" will highlight three
aspects of the Hall of Famer's life: baseball, his role in cancer research
charity the Jimmy Fund and his service as a Marine Corps pilot in two wars.
Former Ohio Senator John Glenn, who flew combat missions in Korea with
Williams, eight-time batting champion Tony Gwynn, Red Sox shortstop Nomar
Garciaparra and former Boston players Dom DiMaggio, Carl Yastrzemski and
Johnny Pesky are also expected to speak.
Fenway Park today when fans, friends and former wingmen gather for a tribute
to Ted Williams.
"Ted Williams: A Celebration of an American Hero" will highlight three
aspects of the Hall of Famer's life: baseball, his role in cancer research
charity the Jimmy Fund and his service as a Marine Corps pilot in two wars.
Former Ohio Senator John Glenn, who flew combat missions in Korea with
Williams, eight-time batting champion Tony Gwynn, Red Sox shortstop Nomar
Garciaparra and former Boston players Dom DiMaggio, Carl Yastrzemski and
Johnny Pesky are also expected to speak.