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Boston Red Sox legends: Fred Lynn and his fabulous MLB journey

By Jason Haskins

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 22: Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, and Dwight Evans, former Red Sox players, react to the cheers of fans before a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park on August 22, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by J Rogash/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 22: Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, and Dwight Evans, former Red Sox players, react to the cheers of fans before a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park on August 22, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by J Rogash/Getty Images) /
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Outfielders reign supreme in the lore of Boston Red Sox history and Fred Lynn earned his place among the franchise greats back in the 1970’s.

The Boston Red Sox sure have a way of breaking up trios of fantastic outfielders.

Back in 1981, the Red Sox traded a former MVP, sending him out west to the city of angels (or close by, in this instance).  Very similar to the trading away of bowler extraordinaire Mookie Betts, fan favorite Fred Lynn was soon to be a free agent when the Red Sox parted ways with him. Lynn’s time in a Boston uniform may have been shortchanged, but he will forever be a Red Sox legend.

Lynn played for the Boston Red Sox from 1974-1980, roaming the outfield with the likes of Jim Rice and Dwight Evans. Lynn locked down center field and a short-stint of 15 games in 1974 — in which he hit over .400 — paved the way for a fantastic start in Boston.

He’d play in Boston through the 1980 season, winning an MVP award, earning American League Rookie of the Year and making six All-Star teams during his stint. Lynn was no slouch in the outfield as well, earning four Gold Glove Awards and racking up 65 assists during his time in Boston.

Lynn hit 124 home runs with 521 RBI and scored 523 runs as a member of the Boston Red Sox. He also hit .308 and had a .902 OPS.

Lynn was consistent across the years. But it was when he burst onto the scene officially as a rookie in 1975 in which he laid the groundwork for a legendary Boston career.

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