I just learned about Ted Williams' Mexican ancestry

[Robotech]

Wow, that was hidden well. I never knew about it before. I've never heard anybody mention anything about it until today when I was reading an article about a reporter asking Sergio Romo what country he was from (USA, of course, but I guess the reporter didn't know that). In the comments section, Ted Williams' Mexican ancestry was mentioned. Who here already knew about the Splendid Splinter's Mexican ancestry.

 

[broncosmitty]

His momma was Mexican, right? I don't think he hid it all.

And he grew up within a hat dance of the border I believe.

 

[steveringo]

His momma was Mexican, right? I don't think he hid it all.

And he grew up within a hat dance of the border I believe.

Yep. It wasn't hidden at all. But why would anyone other than Red Sox fans know or care? His mom's was from El Paso and has Spanish & American Indian ancestors. Teddy grew up in San Diego.

His uncle who taught him the game was a semi-pro that pitched against Babe Ruth!

During the Korean War, Williams was the wingman to future astronaut John Glenn....

 

[azred]

Yep. It wasn't hidden at all. But why would anyone other than Red Sox fans know or care? His mom's was from El Paso and has Spanish & American Indian ancestors. Teddy grew up in San Diego.

His uncle who taught him the game was a semi-pro that pitched against Babe Ruth!

During the Korean War, Williams was the wingman to future astronaut John Glenn....

That's cool trivia to read about. Thanks.