Back in 2015, The Red Sox Report aired this twenty-five minute bio on legendary outfielder Fred Lynn. They titled it "The Fred Lynn Story." Enjoy.
On June 7, 1983, 40 years ago, Fred Lynn of the then California Angels accomplished a first in the MLB All-Star Game, which no player has duplicated.
1947 - Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Boston Braves. 1967 - Astros pitcher Don Wilson tosses the first of his two career no-hitters beating Phil Neikro while striking out 15.
Braves Franchise History 1947 - Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell throws a no-hitter in a 6-0 win over the Boston Braves. 1967 - Astros pitcher Don Wilson tosses the first of his two career no-hitters beating Phil Neikro while striking out 15.
The start of the MLB season isn't always a telltale sign for the rest of the long baseball season, but it can certainly be indicative. So which teams got out of the gate the fastest and which sputtered in April over the course of MLB's long and storied history?
How many of the career leaders in games played in centerfield can you name in six minutes?
More ammunition for the barroom set to impress or challenge true MLB fans ...Clues: 1. Who has won the most World Series rings of any player in baseball history? He's got one for each finger and thumb. 2. Who played the most MLB games without ever having the chance to play in postseason game? Is telling you he's a Cub a hint or a given?3. In 1979 this Cardinal became the first player to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate. Who is this temperamental shortstop that was later shipped out of town to San Diego for young replacement...a kid named Ozzie Smith. 4. On August 4, 1982 this player had two hits – for two different teams. After a 1-for-2 day game as a Met, he was traded to the Expos in time to tally a pinch-hit against Philadelphia later that night.5, 6. Who hit the first grand slam in All-Star game history? It happened in the 50th anniversary of the midsummer classic in the place where it all began - Comiskey Park. Dress yourself with decorative bunting if you can name the Giant hurler who surrendered this grand HR.7. What Cubs fireballer became the first NL pitcher to ring up 20 K's in a game? It happened in 1998, his rookie season. Unfortunately arm troubles would mar his career soon after. 8. April 23, 1999, this Cardinal became the only man to tattoo two grand slams in the same inning. Name him.9. In 2004 this pitcher won the deciding games in the LDS, LCS, and WS – a feat unprecedented. Name him. 10. Who is the first player to hit at least 30 HR and have 100 RBI in his first ten seasons? His sick skein started in 2001.
A member of the Boston Red Sox has won the MLB American League batting title 25 times. A total of 12 Red Sox hitters have batted their way through season long consistency to claim the title. How many of them can you name?
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