Red Sox Great David Ortiz Honored By New York State Legislature

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 18, 2025, 5:42 AM

red sox great david ortiz honored by new york state legislature

Lawmakers in New York state passed a resolution on Monday to honor an unlikely MLB great: David Ortiz. Of the Boston Red Sox. You know, the same David Ortiz who hit three home runs in Boston’s improbable victory in the 2004 ALCS against the New York Yankees. The resolution was introduced by state senator Luis Sepúlveda, who represents a district in the Bronx in the shadow 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 did Sepúlveda and the State of New York choose to honor Ortiz?

The resolution points out that he is involved in several philanthropic efforts in New York and in his native Dominican Republic. (More than 20% of Bronx residents are of Dominican descent.) It notes that Ortiz has leveraged “his celebrity status to raise awareness and substantial funds for various causes, thus directly benefiting children and communities... Ortiz isn’t the first Yankees rival to be honored at the state capitol in Albany. In 2015, former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez was honored by the Assembly as part of Dominican Heritage Week. Martínez actually appeared in person in the Assembly chamber to be presented with an award for his humanitarian efforts and contributions to Dominican-American culture. Honoring Martínez made a little more sense than Ortiz, considering Martínez played four seasons for the New York Mets.

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5). 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. In a very surreal moment, Boston Red Sox legendary slugger David “Big Papi” Ortiz was slated to be honored today by the state senate – but not in Massachusetts. New York, as in where the Yankees, the archrivals of Ortiz and the Red Sox, play baseball. It’s part of a recognition of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 World Series Championship Red Sox, the very same Red Sox that came from behind in the American League Championship Series to defeat... The resolution to honor Ortiz was sponsored by Sen.

Luis R. Sepulveda of 32nd State District. In his resolution, Sen. Sepulveda wrote that he not only wanted to recognize Ortiz for his contributions to the Red Sox, helping them to three World Series titles en route to the Hall of Fame, but also for... “In New York, Ortiz's philanthropic efforts have significantly impacted the community, particularly through the David Ortiz Children's Fund, which collaborates with prestigious hospitals like Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital – both of... 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. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations The state Senate will pause on Monday to honor a man who regularly crushed New Yorkers’ hopes and dreams. David Ortiz, the Boston Red Sox legend and Baseball Hall of Famer whose heroics in the 2000s and 2010s made him one of the New York Yankees’ most-hated rivals, is due at the state...

Luis Sepúlveda, a Democrat. The Senate is set to fete “Big Papi," as Ortiz is known, with a resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of the Red Sox’ famed 2004 season. That year, the team ended its 86-year World Series title drought after coming back from a 3-0 deficit to snatch the American League pennant from the Yankees. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important... At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

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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. 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.

Red Sox Great David Ortiz Honored By New York State Legislature

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