March 1 in Boston Red Sox History: Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams fractures his collarbone on the first day of spring training (1954)

On March 1, 1954 — Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams, fractures his collarbone on the first day of spring training. The injury occurs as Williams dives for a ball hit by teammate Hoot Evers. As a result, the injury will force Williams to miss Opening Day and will keep him out of Boston lineup until M

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