When John Glenn was called up to fly in the Korean War, he asked for the Boston Red Sox legend — and skilled pilot — Ted Williams to be his wingman. lyonairmuseum.org ...

In one of the more unusual intersections of American history, astronaut-turned-senator John Glenn and baseball legend Ted Williams served together in the same Marine Corps fighter squadron during t… ...

STS-95 Payload Specialist and U.S. Sen. John H. Glenn Jr. (left) greets baseball legend Ted Williams following a parade down ...

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Ohio’s John Glenn had the right stuff as a Mercury astronaut, U.S. Senator and hotshot wartime pilot. Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams was inducted to the Baseball Hall of ...

John Glenn and Ted Williams met during the Korean War and forged a lasting friendship. Their bond is highlighted in author Adam Lazarus’ new book, The Wingmen, The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable ...

John Glenn orbited the Earth, the first American to do so, on this day in history, Feb. 20, 1962. ... Hall of Fame baseball star Ted Williams, as his wing man.

Adam Lazarus: The element of Ted Williams’ and John Glenn’s friendship that, at least to me, best serves as a lesson for modern readers stems from their political allegiances.