LAKEVILLE — Everyone knows Ted Williams was a slugger.

But he was more than just one of the greatest ball players ever.

He was also a Marine fighter pilot in the Korean War.

Following this, he spent 10 summers in Lakeville managing the camp he created with the help of his brother, Bernie, Albert Cassidy, and Les Warburton of Lakeville.

The unstated purpose of Ted Williams’ Baseball Camp was to provide discipline and opportunities for the boys to build character while learning the fundamentals of playing baseball.

He wanted to be in the background providing a service without looking for any credit.

A presentation by Edward Leonard of Lakeville on The Overlooked Legacy of Ted Williams will take place at 1 p.m. Friday May 24 at the Council on Aging, 1 Dear Crossing.

Call the Council on Aging at 508-947-7224 to sign up for the presentation, which is part of the Focus on Lakeville series.