_________________________________________________________ F A M E F O R U M N E W S L E T T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N 'S B A S E B A L L H A L L O F F A M E National Syndicated Column (contents are protected) Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2007 TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055. Issue Number 00381 _________________________________________________________ Volume X, Number 24 Publisher and Author July 3, 2007 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2006 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ALL "HALL OF FAMERS" http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/albums DIDRIKSON, HOWARD, SCHILLACE, DANCER, FERGUSON, WINTER, WRIGHT, LUKASIK, MILLIKEN, BALLENTINE, GEYER, WALLACE, CIULLA, GUIDACE, MACURIO, SHELDON, BEAUCHAMP, HUDSON, BRENNEMAN, FERENO, SWEENEY TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: WHERE HAVE YOU GONE TED WILLIAMS? Nobody knows any more or seems to care, and of those who are aware of his disposition they either do not want to discuss the gruesome details or lightly pass it off as outdated humor. As this week is the 5th anniversary of Ted Williams' passing at age 83, almost no one, "turns their eyes to him." We are apparently more absorbed with 4th of July celebrations. A great American baseball hero and national icon should be remembered with considerable respect and dignity, but that perspective does not seem to proceed beyond recalling record book statistics and handling historic memorabilia. Evidence of the hero, but tragically for him after his passing there were no accolades, no ceremony or funeral, and no placement in accordance with his Last Will and Testament. Five years ago on Friday, July 5, 2002, the remains of this highly accomplished baseball player were beheaded and frozen somewhere in Arizona. How did this happen? Upon his passing that morning at 8:49 AM at Citrus Memorial Hospital, the eldest son, who had power of attorney, secured the remains of his father which were taken by private jet to a laboratory in Arizona. Cryonics treatment proceeded that afternoon at that firm. It is unknown as to why the son was initially influenced or indoctrinated into accepting such a preposterous idea whereby individuals deceased, decapitated, and deep frozen at some future date will be restored to life. This practice is unproven and unsubstantiated. Cryonics is technically impossible, and there are numerous research commentaries on the subject. A report in 2006 from Ohio State concluded that, "No matter how carefully they were frozen, almost every part of them will be damaged by ice..." This occurs at the cellular level where the smallest traces of water remain to cause tissue disruption. Regardless of physical conditions, whether one's perspective is spiritual, secular, of biblical, once the spark of life has terminated and an individual is clearly deceased (and in this case decapitated and deep frozen), the spirit or energy of life cannot be recreated by mankind. This is a universal truth. After Williams' death, the son signed two contracts with the cryonics firm the afternoon of July 5, 2002 and on July 26, and surfaced on July 25 a hand-written note he claimed the elder Williams signed November 2, 2000 in which he agreed to cryonics treatment. Ted Williams' Last Will and Testament of December 26, 1996 did not reference cryonics, and his request was for cremation with ashes spread across the Florida Keys along with those of his faithful dog Slugger. This was his final desire, and the ashes of Slugger were retained for this purpose. Many notable individuals have selected cremation, as mentioned in the Fame Forum article "Natural and Supernatural," a revised version of "The Natural" by Bernard Malamud, where star fielder Bump Bailey has his ashes spread across Knights Field. "Natural and Supernatural" Fame Forum, Volume VIII, Number 04, January 24, 2005. http://www.eteamz.com/handouts/files/C-Jan05D.txt His son, who is now deceased (March 7, 2004) claimed Ted Williams agreed to cryonics treatment based upon the hand-written note, which materialized post-mortem. And, the day after it surfaced, a second contract was signed with the cryonics firm by the son. The origin of the note is questionable, but technically it should be referred to as a Holographic Will or hand-written will. Regardless of its authenticity, Holographic Wills are not valid in Florida (State Code: Section 732.501-502) the location of death and place of residence, but half the states accept them. Where they are recognized, it must be written entirely by the testator, signed and dated by the same, and incorporated into existing formally executed wills as soon as possible. This Holographic Will was written by the son, and never incorporated into an existing document. However, it was employed as justification for placement of the remains in Arizona where it continues beheaded and frozen at -340F. There have been several articles in Fame Forum on his disposition and Ted Williams in general (listed below). And, a website was created in February 2003 presenting information and recommendations. Subsequently, a book was published in April 2005 (see below). One approach which originated here and announced in February 2003 was to encourage the Arizona Attorney General to investigate the cryonics firm operating within that state. The website has inquiry and complaint forms which may be addressed to the Arizona AG. An Action Agenda also is available on the website along with several articles. This unfortunate episode should not have occurred, but now has endured for five years. And, the longer Ted Williams remains in this condition, the more that treatment detracts from his accomplishments in terms of what he is remembered for in baseball. As this 4th of July approaches, as will others in the future, should Ted Williams remain a paltry joke, or should he once again become a honored American hero? FAME FORUM ARTICLES ON TED WILLIAMS by Richard C. Jaffeson "Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?," Volume X, Number 24, July 2, 2007 "Return of Young Frankenstein," Volume X, Number 23, June 30, 2007 "Fenway Bats and Panther Jets," Volume X, Number 16, April 27, 2007 "Great Caesar's Ghost," Volume X, Number 09, March 15, 2007 "Case of the Ruthian Ball," Volume IX, Number 36, December 22, 2006 "Eephus, Eiphus, Ophus," Volume IX, Number 30, November 20, 2006 "Magnus Force --Make My Day," Volume IX, Number 29, November 2, 2006 "Saving Ted Williams," Volume IX, Number 20, August 8, 2006 "Ted Williams Action Agenda," Volume IX, Number 19, August 4, 2006 "Say it Ain't So Joe," Volume IX, Number 18, July 11, 2006 "Playing on Abraham's Side," Volume IX, Number 13, May 25, 2006 "To Be or Not to Be," Volume IX, Number 07, February 24, 2006 "Teddy Ballgame Still Suspended," Volume VIII, Number 22, September 22, 2005 "Nightmare of the Living Dead," Volume VIII, Number 06, February 13, 2005 "Vinny, Vidi, Vici," Volume VIII, Number 05, February 1, 2005 "Natural and Supernatural," Volume VIII, Number 04, January 24, 2005 "Ted Williams' Disposition," Volume VIII, Number 02, January 7, 2005 "Daughter of Frankenstein," Volume VII, Number 11, March 30, 2004 "Off With Their Heads," Volume VII, Number 09, March 12, 2004 "Double Indemnity," Volume VII, Number 08, March 6, 2004 "The Heart of Darkness," Volume VII, Number 07, February 28, 2004 "Back to the Future," Volume VI, Number 34, December 23, 2003 "Cool Hand Luce," Volume VI, Number 08, March 27, 2003 "Inherit the Wind," Volume VI, Number 07, March 11, 2003 "Wag the Kid," Volume VI, Number 05, February 10, 2003 "You Only Live Once," Volume V, Number 22, July 17, 2002 "Theodore Samuel Williams," Volume V, Number 20, July 5, 2002 "Double Super Grand Slam," Volume V, Number 09, March 29, 2002 "Still the Kid Again," Volume IV, Number 22, May 19, 2001 "Catching Those Old Linesides," Volume IV, Number 11, March 3, 2001 "The Spy That Shagged Baseball," Volume IV, Number 09, February 16, 2001 Website Home http://www.SaveTed.net Action Agenda http://www.SaveTed.net/id53.html Display Items http://www.SaveTed.net/id48.html RedSox Letter http://www.SaveTed.net/id52.html Publication "Saving Ted Williams," by Richard C. Jaffeson ISBN: 1-4134-8950-8, 164 pages, April 2005 http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=22773 {book review, chapter excerpt, author biography, order form) B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: new induction poster, commemorative buttons (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), personalized magnet locker nametags, t-shirts, caps, knife, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are also available. The website main page has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE June 29, 1905 Moonlight Graham plays only MLB game. June 29, 1936 Harmon Killebrew birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. June 29, 1990 Two no-hitters on the same day, Athletics in Toronto, Dodgers in Saint Louis. June 30, 1908 Cy Young at 41 pitches third career no-hitter. June 30, 1929 Bobby Jones wins US Open by 23 shots. July 1, 1857 Roger Connor, birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 1, 1859 First intercollegiate baseball game. July 1, 1861 John Clarkson, birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 1, 1908 Estee Lauder birthdate, business owner. July 1, 1910 Comiskey Park opens in Chicago. July 2, 1903 Ed Delahanty drowns in the Niagara River. July 3, 1966 Tony Cloninger, pitcher, hits two grand slam homeruns in one game. July 4, 1918 Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren birthdates. July 4, 1930 George Steinbrenner birthdate, Yankees owner. July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig Day at Yankee Stadium, speech, "Today I consider myself the luckiest..." July 4, 1984 Phil Niekro 3,000th strikeout. July 5, 1884 Jack Quinn birthdate, oldest MLB pitcher retired at 49, and oldest to hit a homerun. July 6, 1933 MLB first All-Star game in Comiskey Park. July 6, 1983 USPS issues Babe Ruth commemorative stamp. July 6, 1986 Bob Homer hits 4 homeruns in one game. July 7, 1906 Satchel Paige birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 7, 1909 Billy Herman birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 7, 1980 Michelle Kwan birthdate, Olympic skater. July 8, 1862 Hank O'Day birthdate, player and umpire, called first World Series, called Merkle out. July 8, 1930 Glen Gorbous birthdate, MLB player, world record 445'10" baseball throw. July 9, 1940 Joe Torre birthdate, MLB player and manager. July 10, 1868 Bobby Lowe birthdate, first player to hit 4 homeruns in one game. July 10, 1934 Carl Hubbell retires Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, and Cronin in succession. July 10, 1936 Chuck Klein hits 4 homeruns in one game. July 10, 1945 Virginia Wade birthdate, tennis champion. July 11, 1914 Babe Ruth starts first MLB game as Red Sox. July 11, 1985 Nolan Ryan 4,000th strikeout. July 12, 1901 Cy Young wins 300th game. July 13, 1889 Stan Covaleski birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 13, 1903 Ed Delahanty found beneath Niagara Falls. July 13, 1934 Babe Ruth hits 700th homerun. July 13, 1938 Sheila Widnall birthday, Air Force Secretary July 13, 1963 Early Wynn wins 300th game. July 14, 1967 Eddie Mathews hits 500th homerun. July 14, 1968 Hank Aaron hits 500th homerun. July 15, 1876 NL first no-hitter, George Washington Bradley. July 15, 1905 Shirley Povich birthdate, DC sports columnist. July 15, 1952 Walt Dropo 12 consecutive hits in one day. July 16, 1889 Shoeless Joe Jackson birthdate, MLB player. July 16, 1942 Margaret Smith Court birthdate, tennis champion. July 17, 1941 Joe DiMaggio completes 56 game hitting streak. July 17, 1974 Bob Gibson 3,000th strikeout. July 18, 1941 Martha Reeves birthdate, entertainer. July 18, 1970 Willie Mays 3,000th hit. July 18, 1940 Joe Torre birthdate, MLB manager. July 19, 1910 Cy Young wins 500th game. July 19, 1927 Ty Cobb 4,000th hit. July 20, 1858 First baseball admission 50c in Long Island. July 20, 1901 Heinie Manush birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 20, 1933 Nelson Doubleday birthdate, baseball publisher. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume IX, 2007 Season Publications Number 24, Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?, July 3, 2007. Number 23, Return of Young Frankenstein (Williams), June 30, 2007. Number 22, 2007 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 1, 2007. Number 21, Clifford Carries the Flag (Memorial Day), May 25, 2007. Number 20, Call for Philip Morr-razz (billboards), May 24, 2007. Number 19, Bodacious Broadcast (radio story), May 18, 2007. Number 18, Alibi Isis Augurs a Perfect Game, May 11, 2007. Number 17, Guideposts and Sentinels (code ribbons), May 4, 2007. Number 16, Fenway Bats and Panther Jets (VMF-311 Williams), April 27. Number 15, How to Succeed in Baseball Without Really Trying, April 20. Number 14, Personal Courage and National Resolve, April 16. Number 13, Talkin' with Bat and Glove (Robinson), April 13. Number 12, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fame Forum, April 5. Number 11, High Jinxes and High Hopes in Havana, March 28. Number 10, Clifford's Gigantic Gamer (gloves), March 23. Number 09, Great Caesar's Ghost (Williams), March 15. Number 08, The Night They KO'ed Hemingway, March 9. Number 07, Rumble at Ritchie (boxing), February 27. Number 06, Million Dollar Mermaid (Belles), February 14. Number 05, Clifford's Pennsylvania Pilgrimage, February 1. Number 04, Beisbol Belles Broadcast (training), January 30. Number 03, Liberty Heights Revisited, January 18. Number 02, In Remembrance of President Jerry Ford, January 3. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 1. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/handouts E. NWB HALL OF FAME PROGRAMS The National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame, an independent not-for-profit organization established September 1998, is situated in suburban Washington, DC. The objective is to recognize achievements of women in regulation baseball. The NWB Hall of Fame offers these programs for participants in regulation baseball with organized leagues. Managers are are encouraged to recommend recognition awards and suggest articles on their teams, players, or events. Applications are available through email and are posted on the website. NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Nominations for the NWB Hall of Fame are due September 30. Inductions may include four current and one previous players by formal application or candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP AND MANAGER AWARDS MVP player and manager award requests are due December 31. Season nominations should be by a manager or administrator. One MVP player per team may be selected annually. Membership covers transmission of newsletters, announcements, invitations, applications, and access to all website pages. Membership is $9.00 renewed annually, and an application is available on the NWB Hall of Fame website. _________________________________________________________ NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Richard C. Jaffeson, Executive Director PO Box 15282, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825 301-847-0102 HallFame@USA.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame "National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame" is a registered trade name with the State of Maryland. MD672265, October 19, 1998. Programs, articles, and contents presented herein are protected under provisions of the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Fame Forum registrations are listed below. TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055. Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2007 __________________________________________________________