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Michael Kadlick

'That's My House': Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Reminisces on Fenway Park

Ortiz's clutch gene is synonymous with Fenway Park. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Longtime designated hitter David Ortiz is synonymous with Boston's Fenway Park. Throughout his 16-year career with the Red Sox, he not only mashed countless home runs over the Green Monster, deep center, and the right field bullpens, but when it mattered most, you could always count on Big Papi to come up in the clutch.

Arguably his best moment at "America's Most Beloved Ballpark," however, happened with a microphone—not a bat—in hand. On April 20th, 2013, just five days after the tragic Boston Marathon bombings, Ortiz took to the infield and spoke directly to Red Sox fans, while unveiling the rallying cry that ultimately sparked their most unlikely World Series run.

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