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United States Fred Lynn, a celebrated former Major League Baseball center fielder, transitioned from a storied athletic career to a public figure known for community involvement and brand engagements.
Works for the Red Sox a handful of games a year as a host for corporate clients in the Legends Suite.
Donated autographs and memorabilia to raise money and serves on the committee for Childhaven's annual Invitational Golf tournament. Childhaven is a home for abused and neglected children.
Supported through charity work; the FACE Foundation is an animal charity.
'47 brought the Red Sox Hall Of Famer and fans together at its flagship store on Newbury Street in Boston where Lynn signed autographs and talked with fans.
Served as a spokesperson.
Served as a spokesperson.
Fredric Michael Lynn was born in Chicago on February 3, 1952. His baseball journey began early, notably as a member of the USC Trojans baseball teams that secured College World Series championships in 1971, 1972, and 1973. He also earned a silver medal representing the United States at the 1971 Pan American Games. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 1973 MLB draft, Lynn made his major league debut on September 5, 1974. His breakout year was 1975, where he achieved the distinction of being the first player in MLB history to win both the Rookie of the Year Award and the Most Valuable Player Award in the same season, batting .331 with 21 home runs and 105 RBIs. During his seven seasons with the Red Sox, he accumulated a .308 batting average with 124 home runs and 521 RBIs in 828 games, and won three Gold Glove Awards.
Lynn continued his professional career with the California Angels (1981-1984), where he was named ALCS MVP in 1982 despite his team’s loss, and was the MVP of the 1983 All-Star Game, hitting the first grand slam in All-Star Game history. He later played for the Baltimore Orioles (1985-1988) and the Detroit Tigers (1988-1989), before concluding his 17-season MLB career with the San Diego Padres in 1990. Despite injuries throughout his career preventing him from consistently playing full seasons, Lynn maintained strong offensive and defensive statistics. He accumulated 306 home runs, 1,111 RBIs, and a career batting average of .283, with his defensive prowess earning him four Gold Glove Awards overall.
Following his playing days, Fred Lynn served as a baseball color analyst for ESPN from 1991 to 1998, covering various events including the College World Series. He also became involved in charitable work with organizations like Childhaven and FACE Foundation, and actively participates in events such as the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game. Lynn’s enduring legacy is recognized through his induction into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002 and the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, solidifying his place in baseball history.
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