May 21, 200421 yr #25 being retired in Fenway next season after Ellis Burks retires... I never saw this kid play, but im sure of some of you have, thoughts?
May 21, 200421 yr #25 being retired in Fenway next season after Ellis Burks retires... I never saw this kid play, but im sure of some of you have, thoughts? Tony C was an exciting young ballplayer. At one time he was (and may still be) the youngest player ever to hit 100 major league home runs. He was the victim of a nasty, but apparently unintentional, beaning by Jack Hamilton (I think) who later pitched for the White Sox. The pitch him in the eye socket - orbital bone area and messed up his vision. He was out for an extended period of time. He attempted to make a comeback but it was unsuccessful. I surprised Boston is retiring the number based on "what might have been", but he was on the way to potentially being something special when he was beaned.
May 21, 200421 yr Author I surprised Boston is retiring the number based on "what might have been", but he was on the way to potentially being something special when he was beaned. I was sort of surprised to, although he did put in 5 solid seasons with the Red Sox, I dont know if that warrants his number being retired. What warrants his number being retired is the fact that he's a Massachusetts boy, everyone loved him, and he was Boston legend.
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