Vital Statistics:
Born: Dec. 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vt.
Teams: Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971-80), Chicago White Sox (1981-93)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 2000
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary position: Catcher
Career Highlights:
- Most durable catcher in history, playing 24 seasons and catching 2,226 games.
- He was one of the best power-hitting catchers ever, with 376 homers and a .269 average. Only Mike Piazza has more HRs by a catcher.
- Hit memorable home run to end Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
- A 10-time All-Star, he was unanimous Rookie of the Year in 1972.
- Hit 37 homers and drove in 107 at age 37 for the White Sox in 1985.
After Retirement:
- Actually played more games for the White Sox, but entered the Hall of Fame as a Red Sox. His No. 27 is retired by the Red Sox and his No. 72 is retired by the White Sox.
