Before he was a baseball star, David Ortiz spent years in the wilderness of the minor leagues. In 1996, the middling prospect was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Minnesota Twins, and six seasons later he was out-and-out released. The Boston Red Sox took a flier on the unknown 26-year-old, and soon after his arrival in Beantown, Ortiz made it clear that he was a special player. Three World Series titles (including the Red Sox's historic 2004 championship) and an unforgettable 14 years later, Big Papi has become one of the most iconic figures in Boston sports history. Few have authored more memorable postseason moments than Ortiz, who smashed a record 17 playoff home runs and is regarded as one of the most clutch players to put on a baseball uniform. But Ortiz is a legend not just for his on-field feats, but also for the electricity and color that he brought to the ballpark every day. He has been the heart of the team, a leader in the locker room and to all of New England.
Sports Illustrated has been with Ortiz every step of the way and celebrates his retirement with a special commemorative edition collecting the best of Si's coverage of Big Papi through the years. Written with the insight and elegance that only Sports Illustrated can bring, with the breathtaking photography of the magazine's best photographers, Sports Illustrated's David Ortiz Special Retirement Tribute Issue is the perfect sendoff for this iconic athlete.
Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by Time Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.
Before he was a baseball star, David Ortiz spent years in the wilderness of the minor leagues. In 1996, the middling prospect was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Minnesota Twins, and six seasons later he was out-and-ou...
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