Former Major League outfielder Torii Hunter said in a recent interview that despite wanting to play for the Red Sox, he did everything he could to ensure that it never happened.
Hunter, who played in MLB from 1997-2015 and made five All-Star teams, was asked about his reaction to the recent protests over police brutality and racial injustice during a call on ESPN’s “Golic and Wingo.” In his response, Hunter described his own experience as a player.
Specifically, he cited Boston as a place where he was subjected to racial abuse by fans.
“I’ve been called the N-word in Boston 100 times, and I said something about it,” Hunter said.