On this episode of Our American Stories, few players in baseball history match what Ted Williams accomplished at the plate. Called the “John Wayne of sports,” he carried a secret, one he was told to bury: his Hispanic heritage.

Williams was the last player to bat .400, a 17-time All-Star, a two-time Most Valuable Player, and a two-time Triple Crown winner. Ben Bradlee Jr., author of The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams, shares the sweeping story of his life, from his illustrious baseball career to his service in the military, where he fought in two major wars, World War II and the Korean War.

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