Baseball writer George Will once described Williams as an “alloy of innocence and arrogance.” And in his 22-year major league career, Williams accomplished things on the field — his .482 lifetime on-base percentage still ranks No. 1 of all time — that gave him legitimate claim as the greatest hitter who ever lived. But he was also a tormented perfectionist, one whose anger, pride and stubbornness left a trail of recriminations alongside his many accomplishments.
New Year's Day--Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. - Mark Twain
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