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Boston Red Sox broadcaster Dennis Eckersley announced Monday that this will be his last season at the NESN booth.
Drafted by Cleveland in 1972, the Hall of Fame pitcher majors in his league, ending his 50-year career in baseball.
"After his 50 years in Major League baseball, I am excited for the next chapter of my life," he said Eckersley. . "I will continue to be an ambassador for the club and a proud member of the Red Sox Nation as I transition into life after baseball with my wife, Jennifer, our children and grandchildren."
A six-time All-Star, Eckersley turned to the bullpen after winning 20 games with Cleveland in 1977, becoming one of the all-time closers.
He won his World Series in Oakland in 1989, and in 1992 he swept the American League's Rhinoceros Young Award and Most Valuable Player Award. He had 390 saves in 1,071 games (361 starts) for the Indians (1975-77), Red Sox (1978-84, 1998), Chicago Cubs (1984-86), Athletics (1988-95), and St. Louis. Recorded a 3.50 ERA. Lewis Cardinals (1996-97).
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