The Players
Generations of Red Sox players — from Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski to Tim Wakefield and Kevin Youkilis — have played a leading role in the Red Sox/Jimmy Fund allegiance since 1953.
They have appeared in public service announcements to promote the mission of the Jimmy Fund, signed autographs for fans at various fundraisers, and have frequently made the one-mile trek from Fenway to the Jimmy Fund Clinic to bring smiles to the faces of sick children.
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Learn more about these Jimmy Fund heroes:
Ted Williams
Not only is Ted Williams considered the greatest hitter who ever lived, he is also credited with being one of the most influential advocates for the Jimmy Fund throughout his extraordinary career with the Red Sox. Learn more about Ted on our special tribute page, where you can give online to the Ted Williams Fund, purchase a unique portrait of Ted, or share your memories of the "Splendid Splinter." Read more
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski followed in Ted Williams' footsteps in more than one way after the Splendid Splinter retired in 1961. Read more
Dick Radatz
Dick Radatz, the Boston Red Sox relief ace whose powerful physique and fastball earned him the nickname ‘The Monster' during and after his 1960s heyday, was in fact a gentle giant whose generosity extended to many friends and charities — including the Jimmy Fund. Read more
Mike Andrews
Former Red Sox second baseman Mike Andrews — and chairman of the Jimmy Fund since 1979 — has been deeply involved with the Jimmy Fund for decades. Read more
Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield, the longest-tenured member of the Red Sox, has made several trips down the street from Fenway to Dana-Farber to meet with patients through the years in addition to helping out with various fundraising events. Read more
Kevin Youkilis
Red Sox first baseman and 2007 Rally Against Cancer Honorary Spokesman Kevin Youkilis has become a familiar face at Dana-Farber, visiting patients in the Jimmy Fund Clinic along with his teammates. Read more
Jonathan Papelbon
Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon has won the hearts of Jimmy Fund Clinic patients by bowling to strike out cancer at New Stars for Young Stars. Read more
Larry Lucchino
Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino, a cancer survivor treated at Dana-Farber in the mid-1980s, has a unique understanding of the special relationship between the team and the Jimmy Fund. Read more
Bob Stanley
As a relief pitcher for the Sox, Bob Stanley, a.k.a. "the Steamer," gave infinite amounts of his time to the Jimmy Fund with his regular visits to see the children in the Jimmy Fund Clinic. Read more
Roger Clemens
The former Red Sox pitcher was a patient favorite at the Jimmy Fund Clinic during his years with the Sox. Read more
Mo Vaughn
The former Red Sox first baseman was a frequent visitor to the Jimmy Fund and formed a particularly close bond with an eleven-year-old patient, Jason Leader. Read more
John Valentin
During the late 1990s, John Valentin was a familiar face at the Jimmy Fund Clinic and at several events for the Jimmy Fund. Read more
Brian Daubach
Former first baseman Brian Daubach was a special friend to the Jimmy Fund during his years with the team. Read more
