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.

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