Boston.com · Jan 24, 2022
What are your favorite David Ortiz memories?
The Associated Press Retired Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is up for consideration for the Baseball Hall of Fame this week.
Big Papi was a longtime fan-favorite in Boston, where he spent most of his memorable 20-year MLB career. The Red Sox retired no. 34 for Ortiz in 2017.
Ortiz, who joined the team in 2003 after spending the early part of his career with the Minnesota Twins, was a crucial part in the Red Sox World Series Victories in 2004, 2007 and 2013.
Ortiz also helped rally Boston in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
“This is our f——- city,” said Ortiz in his emotional speech to Red Sox fans at Fenway Park just days following the bombings.
