?The First Reason to Like Boston?- Resurfaced Photo of Red Sox Star Rushing a 4-Year-Old to Hospital Melts the MLB World

Hall of Famer Jim Rice was a force to be reckoned with in the ballpark. During his tenure with the Boston Red Sox from 1974 to 1989, the left fielder and designated hitter consistently struck fear into the hearts of opposing pitchers with his powerful swings.?

Rice was known for his intense and quiet demeanor on and off the field. He was often described as a fierce competitor who played the game with a chip on his shoulder. Despite his reserved nature, Rice never shied away from helping those in need. And the following resurfaced photo is proof of this.

Boston Red Sox legend Jim Rice saving a boy?s life:

Recently, a resurfaced photo of Jim Rice has made its way to Twitter. In a heart-stopping moment at Fenway Park, a line-drive foul ball soared into the stands and struck a 4-year-old boy in the head. But Rice didn?t wait for the EMTs to arrive. He leaped out of the dugout and sprinted into the stands to rescue the injured child. Without hesitation, he scooped the young kid up in his arms and raced back to the safety of the dugout, laying the child down for medical attention. The doctors later credited Rice with saving the child?s life.

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The heroic act showcases the compassion and selflessness of the true sportsman. Baseball fans replying to the Twitter conversation think so as well.

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According to some baseball fans who replied to the resurfaced photo, Rice also paid the medical bills for the kid. He even got a standing ovation for his deed.

Jim Rice, a person of color in the MLB?

The ?color line? was a dark chapter in the history of baseball, where the sport was tainted by the unjust and discriminatory practice of racial segregation. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this segregation barred African American players from playing in the major leagues. But a man named Jackie Robinson changed the course of history when he stepped up to the plate with the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke the color line. The integration of baseball helped to pave the way for the breaking down of other racial barriers in American society.

Furthermore, enter Jim Rice, who was a trailblazer as a person of color in Major League Baseball, played for Red Sox during a time when the league was still reportedly segregated. Despite these challenges, Rice went on to have a successful career. His determination and perseverance in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to people of color.

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