Top Boston sports nicknames

The Kid,
The Splendid Splinter,
Teddy Ballgame

Ted Williams

Ted Williams had several nicknames. One came straight from his appearance -- Williams was said to be "tall and thin like a splinter, with a splendid swing," thus, "The Splendid Splinter."

The Kid -- a nickname immortalized in the John Updike essay "Hub Fans bid Kid Adieu," likely refers to his youthful appearance during his early playing days and Teddy Ballgame is a nod to his love for the game.

Ted Williams Ted Williams had several nicknames. One came straight from his appearance -- Williams was said to be 'tall and thin like a splinter, with a splendid swing,' thus, 'The Splendid Splinter.' The Kid -- a nickname immortalized in the John Updike essay 'Hub Fans bid Kid Adieu,' likely refers to his youthful appearance during his early playing days and Teddy Ballgame is a nod to his love for the game.
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