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Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, and Dom DiMaggio came to Boston from the West Coast between 1937 and 1942 and were Red Sox teammates for seven seasons but friends for a lifetime. Together they played for the Red Sox for 52 seasons and had more than 250 years of service with the organization. They served their country for a combined 11 years during World War II. During their time together, the Red Sox compiled a record of 653 wins against 424 losses for a .606 winning percentage, and in 1946 they helped lead the team to 104 wins and the American League championship. They were selected as American League All-Stars 36 times, excelled at their positions, all entered the Red Sox Hall of Fame, and Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr also entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Their friendship and achievements left an unmatched legacy in Red Sox history, and to Red Sox fans around the world they are simply Bobby, Ted, Dom, and Johnny.
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