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Fred Lynn

Athlete

Born: American

Fredric Michael Lynn is an American former professional baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), mostly with the Boston Red Sox and the California Angels. He was the first player to win MLB's Rookie of the Year Award and Most Valuable Player Award in the same year, which he accomplished in 1975 with the Red Sox.

Lynn was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002 and to the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.

Notable For

American baseball player

Fred Lynn's Historical Timeline

  1. Fred Lynn is born

    Fred Lynn, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1953-02-03.

  2. Fred Lynn gets 10 RBIs in a single Red Sox game in a 15-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers

    The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fred Lynn born?
Fred Lynn was born on 1953-02-03 (American).
What is Fred Lynn known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Fred Lynn?
Fred Lynn was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Fred Lynn is born, Fred Lynn gets 10 RBIs in a single Red Sox game in a 15-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

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