Carl Yastrzemski

Baseball player; 1967 AL MVP

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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