Carl Yastrzemski
Baseball player; 1967 AL MVP
Born
August 22nd, 1939
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This baseball player played for the Boston Red Sox from 1961 to 1983. A standout left fielder and first baseman, he recorded over 3,400 hits and is regarded as one of the all-time greats in Major League Baseball. Achieved significant accolades during a career that spanned over two decades, including a standout season in 1967 when he earned the American League MVP award. Helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series appearance in 1967. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.
Won the American League MVP award in 1967
Recorded over 3,400 career hits
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989
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