NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Hall of Famer David Ortiz is committed to his post-career work like he was swinging a bat during his playing days. He was honored in front of New York’s state Senate last week with the team he helps run: The David Ortiz Children’s Fund. The former Red Sox star, a three-time World Series champ who frustrated Yankees fans during his career, was recognized for his prolific career and philanthropic work. With the Red Sox celebrating the 20th anniversary of the club that ended an 86-year championship drought, the man known as “Big Papi” found himself front and center in Yankees territory, the team Boston overcame an 0-3 deficit against in the American League Championship Series before winning the 2004 World Series. Could he ever have imagined being honored in New York during his playing days? “Back then, no,” Big Papi said before breaking into a hearty laugh. |
NASA is looking for new astronauts'This HAS to be the world's best businessAstronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, dies aged 93: Air Force threeI'm a solo British travellerGo on holiday for just £6.40 with the Mail experts' guide to the best bargain tripsI've been hit with 40 driving penalties in LondonBlackpool rocks! Inside the coastal town brimming with old'Sorry, you can't board, off you pop': Traveller reveals how he was caught out by a postBest bank accounts: Top current accounts for interest and rewardsHKFP Lens: Hong Kong press group announces winners of annual news photo contest