Ted Williams: The last to hit .400 and then goes out with style - This DiSH for Sept. 28

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1941, Ted Williams went 6-8 on the final day of the season to go from .39955 to ..406.

In 1960, Williams homered in his final at bat in the Majors.

In 1951, Norm Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards and 5 TDs in a win over the New York Yanks. His 554 yards passing is still the NFL record.

Also in 1951, New York Yankee Allie Reynolds threw his second no-hitter of the season, becoming only the second to do it.

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