George Scott, Former Red Sox First Baseman, Dies at Age 69

[a700hitter]

This deserves its own thread. RIP Boomer. He used to wear this necklace that had what looked like teeth on it. He would say that they were second baseman's teeth from breaking up DP's. What a character.

 

George Scott, Former Red Sox First Baseman, Dies at Age 69

by NESN Staff on Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 5:23PM

 

Eight-time Gold Glove first baseman George “Boomer” Scott died Sunday in his hometown of Greenville, Miss., at age 69. Scott spent the first eight of his 14 major league seasons with the Red Sox, earning an All-Star selection as a rookie in 1966. After five years in Milwaukee, Scott returned to Boston for the 1977 and 1978 seasons before splitting time in 1979 — his final season — between the Red Sox, Yankees and Royals. Scott’s most productive year came with the Brewers in 1975, when he tied for the American League lead with 36 home runs and drove in a league-leading 109 runs. He retired with a .268 career batting average, 271 homers and 1,051 RBIs. “In losing George Scott, we have lost one of the most talented, colorful, and popular players in our history,” Dick Bresciani, the Red Sox’ vice president/emeritus and team historian, said in a team statement. “He had great power and agility, with a large personality and a large physical stature. He could light up a clubhouse with his smile, his laugh, and his humor — and he was the best defensive first baseman I have ever seen. We will miss him, and we send our condolences to his family.” Scott’s family confirmed that the slugger’s death was due to natural causes.

 

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Edited July 30, 2013 by a700hitter

[VA Sox Fan]

Such a sad day in the Nation! Rest In Peace!

[RedSoxNC84]

Sad day. Not to take away from Boomer or anything, Frank Castillo also died yesterday in a drowning accident.

[Spitball]

RIP, George Scott. The Boomer was one of my favorites. Nomar was great, but number 5 in a Red Sox uniform will always bring to mind George Scott. Edited July 30, 2013 by Spitball

[Behindenemylines]

Sad day for the nation, RIP Boomer.