Josh Beckett
Baseball pitcher, World Series champion
Born
May 15th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball pitcher primarily for the Florida Marlins and the Boston Red Sox. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2001. Achieved significant success with the Marlins, winning the World Series in 2003. Later contributed to the Red Sox's championship team in 2007. Recognized for outstanding pitching performances, including a no-hitter in 2014. Retired from professional baseball after the 2014 season.
Won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 2003
Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2007
Pitched a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2014
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