Longtime Boston Red Sox player and two-time MVP Ted Williams passed away today at 83 years old. Williams was nicknamed "The Kid" and "The Splendid Splinter" for his immense length and strength as a hitter. Born in San Diego, California, Williams first signed with the Red Sox in 1936, appearing on the team from 1939–1942 and 1946–1960. He played each of his 22 major league seasons with the same team. Williams was a 19-time All-Star and a two-time MVP Award winner, taking home the honors in 1946 and 1949. He also led the American League in batting on six different occasions, his final consecutive AL batting titles coming in 1957–1958 at the age of 40 and 41. In his 19-year career, he finished with a .344 batting average, and had a .482 on-base percentage. He hit 521 home runs and added 1,839 runs batted in. Williams was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. His number nine jersey was retired by the Red Sox in 1984, and the street that runs next to Fenway Park was renamed Ted Williams Way 11 years later. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Joyce, and his son, John Henry.