| Tony Conigliaro is among the top of the all-time fan favorites in the history of the Boston Red Sox. He was young, attractive and a local boy, hailing from the North Shore just outside of Boston. His promising young career took a devastating turn when he was hit in the face by a fastball from California Angels' pitcher Jack Hamilton on August 18, 1967. Some of his accomplishments include hitting a home run in his first AB at Fenway Park, becoming the youngest home run champion in the history of the American League at the age of 20 and being the youngest player to reach 100 homers. Although he attempted two comebacks, his career was never the same for very long. He died a premature death at the age of 45.
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