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The Dalton, Mass., native ranks fourth on the Sox all-time saves list with 88 in just under three years with the team. Reardon was the first pitcher in history to have 40 saves in a season in both the American (Sox in '91) and National Leagues. When he retired, Reardon ranked second in major league history with 367 career saves. In 1990, Dalton named its athletic field in Reardon's honor. ( Reardon's stats and facts )
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Jeff Reardon
The Dalton, Mass., native ranks fourth on the Sox all-time saves list with 88 in just under three years with the team. Reardon was the first pitcher in history to have 40 saves in a season in both the American (Sox in '91) and National Leagues. When he retired, Reardon ranked second in major league history with 367 career saves. In 1990, Dalton named its athletic field in Reardon's honor. (Reardon's stats and facts)
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