Luis
Taint resurrected his career and a pitching staff during the
1970's. After a 1-7 record in 1971, "El Tiante" re-discovered
his magic the next year and went 15-6. Three 20 win seasons,
a trip to the World Series, and countless chants of "Loo-ie,
Loo-ie" followed. In 1972 Dwight Evans the spacious right
field of Fenway Park with a special combination of grit and
hustle mixed with a rifle of an arm. He was a confident outfielder
who loved to hit the ball. In 1974 Jim Rice, in the amazing
fraternity that is left field at Fenway Park, came to the
Sox, it was only fitting that Jim Rice would continue the
saga started by Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski before the
famed green wall. In 1975 a rookie ignites. Fred Lynn started
his first full season in 1975, and went on to set history
as the only player to be both Rookie of the Year and MVP in
the same season. In 1975 Carlton Fisk makes history. If there
was ever a game to use as a measuring stick for which future
World Series games will be compared, it is Game 6 of the 1975
World Series. Stellar defense, clutch hitting, extra inning
theatrics and World Series pressure, all underscored by the
nostalgic backdrop of Fenway Park, set the stage for a game
that will never be forgotten.
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