My Veteran Watch Pick for Memorial Day!
My pick for a Veteran wearing a watch on Memorial Day is Ted Williams. Ted was a WWII & Korea combat Marine Aviator, Mexican American San Diego Native, a helluva hitter & base thief, and Rolex owner.
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Fred
1st Rolex purchased as a highschool senior. Saved the $ working in a lawnmower factory. I love and own many brands
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I met Ted when he was about 64yrs old…the real f’n deal…I was blown away at how huge he was at that age…he famously landed a plane on fire because he was so big he was afraid if he ejected he would crush his legs and not be able to play again
Blew my mind with the American Mexican identity. Really cool fact. Was he wearing the Rolex while flying too? What a great American. True man’s man.
This is a great read
The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams
Love Ted Williams! Honorable Mention Jimmy Stewart pilot also.
Great post! He's awesome!!
Teddy Ballgame was a hero.