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For the better part of two decades, Dewey flawlessly patrolled Fenway's right field, winning eight Gold Gloves. In the 11th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, Evans made one of the greatest defensive plays in team history, catching Joe Morgan's smash, then doubling up the runner at first. Evans batted .272 with 385 homers over his 20-year career. Only Carl Yastrzemski (3308) played more games in a Sox uniform than Dewey (2505). ( Evans's stats and facts )
MOST BELOVED RIGHT FIELDER
Dwight Evans
For the better part of two decades, Dewey flawlessly patrolled Fenway's right field, winning eight Gold Gloves. In the 11th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, Evans made one of the greatest defensive plays in team history, catching Joe Morgan's smash, then doubling up the runner at first. Evans batted .272 with 385 homers over his 20-year career. Only Carl Yastrzemski (3308) played more games in a Sox uniform than Dewey (2505). (Evans's stats and facts)
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