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Notorious Yankee Killer David Ortiz Honored In Albany New York

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notorious yankee killer david ortiz honored in albany new york

Notorious slugger - and longtime New York Yankee killer - David "Big Papi" Oritz tortured New Yorkers for many years while starring with the Boston Red Sox. So, what was the BoSox legend doing in Albany, New York on Monday? According to sources, the New York State Senate honored David Ortiz on Monday for his "prolific career and philanthropic work." New York State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, a die-hard Yankee fan, put his differences aside to acknowledge Ortiz's philanthropic work, according to spokesperson Rusking Pimentel. According to the resolution passed by state senators, the Boston Red Sox great, nicknamed "Big Papi," has long leveraged his celebrity status to raise awareness and money for various causes that connect him to...

His nonprofit, the David Ortiz Children's Fund, provides cardiac care services for Dominican and New England children who otherwise cannot afford it. Those services have also benefited New York families. This organization has helped save the lives of over 935 children in the Dominican Republic and has helped thousands more in the New England area. In an unexpected turn of events, Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz, the “Yankee Killer,” was honored by the New York State Senate in Albany on Monday for his prolific career and off-the-field philanthropic... “The Yankees had the opportunity to sign me. They didn’t, so now they got to pay for it, so what can I say?” Ortiz told CBS 6 Albany on Monday with a laugh.

SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE YANKEES NEWSLETTER: The Senate resolution, brought forth by State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, who represents the 32nd Senate District in the Bronx, commends Ortiz for his contributions to baseball and beyond, in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the Red Sox winning the 2004 World... “Even though Sepúlveda “is a die-hard Yankee fan, he acknowledges the great philanthropic work of Ortiz and his foundation,” spokesperson Rusking Pimentel told the Associated Press. FILE - Hall of Fame inductee David Ortiz speaks during the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony July 24, 2022, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Hall of Famer Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate, Monday, May 13, 2024, for his prolific baseball career and philanthropic work.

(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work. The Boston Red Sox great, nicknamed “Big Papi,” has long leveraged his celebrity status to raise awareness and money for a variety of causes that connect him to New York, according to the resolution... His nonprofit, the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, provides cardiac care services for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who otherwise cannot afford it. Those services have also benefited New York families.

Ortiz’s visit to the statehouse in Albany coincided with the 20th anniversary of his Red Sox team winning the 2004 World Series. The Red Sox hadn’t won a World Series since they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, which launched one of the best-known rivalries in professional American sports. Albany, NY — In a special ceremony held at the New York Senate, legendary baseball player David Ortiz, affectionately known as "Big Papi", was honored with Resolution J2353, unanimously voted in, for his outstanding... Assemblywoman Amanda Séptimo introduced the same resolution in the Assembly, where it was also passed without opposition. David Ortiz was welcomed at the Capitol by the Senate's Democratic Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and the Assembly Leader, Carl Heastie. "We are deeply proud and honored to have such a prominent figure as David among us.

His presence here not only celebrates his sporting achievements but also his tireless philanthropic work through his foundation, the David Ortiz Children's Fund, which has been crucial in saving the lives of hundreds of... The ceremony was attended by dozens of fans and members of the legislature, who greeted "Big Papi" with great enthusiasm and joy. "David's special story as an athlete will always be marked by his exemplary conduct both on and off the field," added Senator Sepúlveda. "It is an honor and a privilege to have introduced this resolution and to honor this celebrated Dominican, who has proven to be a true champion in all aspects of his life," concluded the... Lawmakers in New York state passed a resolution Monday to honor Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz for his impact on the sport. That has to sting for New Yorkers, who remember watching the slugger hit three home runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2004 ALCS win over their hometown Yankees.

David Ortiz spent 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. The resolution was introduced by state senator Luis Sepúlveda, who represents a district in the Bronx — home of Yankee Stadium. The bill seeks to honor Ortiz "for his contributions to baseball, in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 World Series." It notes his role in helping the Red Sox win three World... So why honor a Red Sox legend in enemy territory? The resolution cites charitable work "Big Papi" has done in the state, including participating in the Maestro Cares Gala, the Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational and the C.C. Sabathia PitCCh In Foundation Charity Softball Game at Yankee Stadium.

Albany, N.Y. — Monday was quite the interesting day inside the New York State Capitol building. Not who you'd expect New York to welcome but Senator Luis Sepulveda from the Bronx honored the "Yankee killer" himself, David Ortiz, for his illustrious career and all his contributions to the game of... Big Papi, no stranger to New York, had some interesting comments to say about Yankees fans. In his first time being in Albany, Ortiz went on to say how proud and honored he was to see all of what he has accomplished off-the-field being recognized as well. Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work.

The Boston Red Sox great, nicknamed "Big Papi," has long leveraged his celebrity status to raise awareness and money for a variety of causes that connect him to New York, according to the resolution... His nonprofit, the David Ortiz Children's Fund, provides cardiac care services for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who otherwise cannot afford it. Those services have also benefited New York families. Ortiz's visit to the statehouse in Albany coincided with the 20th anniversary of his Red Sox team winning the 2004 World Series. The Red Sox hadn't won a World Series since they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, which launched one of the best-known rivalries in professional American sports. Even though State Sen.

Luis Sepúlveda, who brought forth the resolution, "is a die-hard Yankee fan, he acknowledges the great philanthropic work of Ortiz and his foundation," spokesperson Rusking Pimentel said. Local governments, state governments, and Congress are always handing out resolutions or certificates for various accomplishments. These usually are not newsworthy in any way. In New York State today, a peculiar resolution to honor former Red Sox slugger and Yankee killer David Ortiz was passed, raising eyebrows. The resolution, introduced by State Senator Luis Sepulveda (D-Bronx), is horning David Ortiz’s impact on baseball in the 20th anniversary year of the Red Sox storming back from a 3-0 series deficit to beat... Today in Albany, the New York State Senate will honor a man who can only be described as an Empire State folk hero:

— Jon Campbell (@JonCampbellNY) May 13, 2024 This makes no sense, right? Yes, David Ortiz has done some charity work in the state of New York over the years. But, this guy is a Boston hero and helped the Red Sox beat the Yankees when the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry was arguably at its peak. Ortiz’s walk-off home run in game 4 and walk-off base hit in game 5 got the Red Sox back into the series and they went on to be the first team in MLB history... It came one year after the Yankees beat the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS on a walk-off home run by Aaron Boone.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz was honored by the New York state Senate on Monday for his prolific career and philanthropic work. The Boston Red Sox great, nicknamed “Big Papi,” has long leveraged his celebrity status to raise awareness and money for a variety of causes that connect him to New York, according to the resolution... His nonprofit, the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, provides cardiac care services for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who otherwise cannot afford it. Those services have also benefited New York families. Ortiz’s visit to the statehouse in Albany coincided with the 20th anniversary of his Red Sox team winning the 2004 World Series.

The Red Sox hadn’t won a World Series since they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, which launched one of the best-known rivalries in professional American sports. Even though State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda, who brought forth the resolution, “is a die-hard Yankee fan, he acknowledges the great philanthropic work of Ortiz and his foundation,” spokesperson Rusking Pimentel said.

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