Athletes born on August 30

Take a focused look at the athletes born on August 30. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1918 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]