Boston Red Sox All Time Team |
Tony Conigliaro
Injuries prevented Tony C. from ever reaching his potential. Off to a great start his first year with with 24 home runs, 52 RBI, and .290 average in 111 games, he broke his arm in August and finished behind Tony Oliva for 1964 Rookie of the Year honors. At the age of 22 in 1967 he became the youngest AL player to reach the 100 career home run plateau, but he suffered a horrendous injury after the All Star break when his left cheekbone and eye were severely damaged. He made a tremendous comeback a year and a half later and even had his best year in 1970, but was forced to retire early due to bad eyesight. |
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