Official 1978 copy of the birth certificate of “Theodore Samuel Williams.” From the “County of San Diego,” this hitter extraordinaire was born on August 30, 1918. He was born to the “photographer” Samuel S. Williams, and May Venzor Williams, a “housewife.” It was originally made out to “Teddy” and then changed by the registrar to the more formal vernacular. Embossed seal from San Diego County is pressed into this 7x7” document (EX). Stamped on the verso by the Registrar and the date issued December 7, 1978 from the “County of San Diego Department of Public Health.” This “True Certified Copy” was available for a fee of $3.00 by Ted only. Quite an investment.