"You've got to want to do it for yourself."

Carl Yastrzemski (1939)
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About Carl Yastrzemski

Carl Yastrzemski is a former American professional baseball player who spent his entire 23-year career with the Boston Red Sox. Known as 'Yaz,' Yastrzemski is considered one of the greatest outfielders in the history of baseball. He was a 18-time All-Star and won the American League Triple Crown in 1967, a rare achievement in baseball. Yastrzemski was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.

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