Word: yaz
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Yaz, Al Barlick, Johnny Bench and Red Schoendienst. Four new names in an institution full of names, faces and memories of America's self-proclaimed pastime...
...Yaz's moments came early in his career--replacing Hall-of-Famer Ted Williams in left field in 1961, leading the American League in batting in 1963 and capturing the Triple Crown in 1967 (he is still the last player to accomplish that feat), when he almost single-handedly led the Red Sox to the "Impossible Dream" pennant...
...reason is obvious. Boston is a sports town. When teams from the area win championships, from the pros to the high schools, Boston does not forget. The 1989 Harvard hockey team has joined the city's rich tradition--the same one that has immortalized Bobby Orr, Larry Bird and Yaz...
...other hightlight of True Believer is the soundtrack. Film producers have been paying more and more attention to soundtracks recently, and moviegoers have been treated to such delights as Carly Simon's title track from Working Girl, and the intriguing mix of Yaz and Peter Gabriel on the soundtrack of the Chocolate War. True Believer, boasts a good selection of tunes from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Lou Reed, Traffic and The Doors...
Entering the gates to the 76-year-old park is like walking into baseball's past. For a moment, you are overwhelmed by memories of the greats who have graced this park. From Ruth to Williams, from Pesky to Yaz, they've all played here...