Athletes who died on July 5

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on July 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2002 Ted Williams

  Ted Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent his entire 19-year career playing for the Boston Red Sox and was known as 'The Splendid Splinter', 'The Kid', and 'The Thumper.' [bio]