_________________________________________________________ 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 00382 _________________________________________________________ Volume X, Number 25 Publisher and Author July 9, 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: TRIBUTES OR TRIBULATIONS FOR TEDDYBALLGAME Five years have passed since Ted Williams faced the finale of his earthly ordeal on the morning of July 5, 2002, but his tale continues frozen in time deceased and decapitated at -340F with a mythical supposition that someday he will eventually return to life and again walk this earth. As Joseph Campbell once stated, "Heroes are born of myths," but not in this manner, and the overall intent conducted through perpetrators is the opposite of fame and glory. The memory of his accomplishments continues in record books, museums, discs and tapes, and publications; but as for cryonics restoring life after death, it is only testimony to the fact the human mind is capable of believeing almost anything, as P.T. Barnum and Robert L. Ripley would concur. This supposition also should fit nicely on the bookshelves along with accounts of hapless followers of Jimmy Jones in Guyana who dutifully if not cheerfully imbibed a children's drink to quicken their demise with promises of a new world. The promises of life after death created by mankind is one of the oldest hoaxes throughout the millennia with cryonics being a most recent technological version. The July 3, 2007 article in Fame Forum, "Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?," briefly summarized what occurred in this case regarding his remains on that fateful Friday in 2002. [Note: In total, there have been 382 issues of Fame Forum since October 1998 of which 32 concerned Ted Williams, including 4 prior to July 2002, which are listed below.] There have been inquiries regarding a book referenced in the July 3 article entitled, "Saving Ted Williams," April 2005, and the publisher's website is provided below. Attached are also the front and back covers. The book contains fourteen stories as chapters on the disposition of Ted Williams. Publication: "Saving Ted Williams," April 2005 http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=22773 The story format was designed as an illustrative technique, which is not unusual in literature for sometimes it is best to state something indirectly through comparative example to obtain better understanding and acceptance especially when dealing with an unsubstantiated belief, such as cryonics, where the opinions of supporters are difficult to modify. The belief is that mankind will be able to manufacture life after death, which is an unrealistic position. In literature, Shakespeare continuously used this technique to reveal information, perhaps the most notable is in Hamlet, Act 3, Scene ii (play within a play). However, the July 3 account in Fame Forum presented a more straightforward explanation of what transpired regarding Ted Williams. The following are excepts from that article. "Where Have You Gone Ted Williams" Fame Forum, Volume X, Number 24, July 3, 2007 "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." ... "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." This account and tale of TeddyBallgame will continue as along as his remains are in its current condition. There has been no ceremony or funeral, and his final wishes have yet to be performed. The website on Ted Williams includes an Action Agenda and some of the stories in the "Save Ted Williams" book, and presents more information which it is hoped will be shared. Website Home http://www.SaveTed.net link address Action Agenda http://www.SaveTed.net/id53.html Publication: "Saving Ted Williams," April 2005 http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=22773 (book review, chapter excerpt, author biography, order form) FAME FORUM ARTICLES ON TED WILLIAMS by Richard C. Jaffeson "Tributes or Tribulations for TeddyBallgame," Volume X, Number 25, July 9, 2007. "Where Have You Gone Ted Williams?," Volume X, Number 24, July 3, 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 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 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 25, Tributes or Tribulations for TeddyBallgame, July 9, 2007. 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 __________________________________________________________