Guide Note:Carl Yastrzemski spent his entire 23 year career with the Boston Red Sox. He is an 18 time All Star player, has won 7 Golden Gloves, and lead the team to the 1967 World Series.
Fast Facts:
- Is second on the all time list of games played
- Is the son of Polish immigrants
- Was hired to replace Ted Williams
- Has won the American League Triple Crown
- Was ranked 72nd on The Sporting List in 1999 of top 100 baseball players
- Has had his number, 8, retired by the Boston Red Sox
- Is currently a roving instructor for the Red Sox
- Was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame