James Edward Rice is an American former professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Rice played his entire 16-year MLB career for the Boston Red Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Rice with the Boston Red Sox in 1976
The sign at McCoy Stadium inviting fans to sign the jersey
The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player, most commonly the pitcher.
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