- Boston Red Sox left fielder from 1961-1983.
- In an early autobiography, he recalled how, during an early slump shortly after replacing Ted Williams, the team called the recently-retired Williams in to tutor him on his hitting. To demonstrate some techniques, Williams took some swings. Yastrzemski recalled that as he watched Williams launch one home run after another, all he could think was, "Why did this guy retire in the first place?".
- In 1968, his .301 batting average led the American League. As of 2016, this remains the record for the lowest batting average in major league history to win a batting championship.
- Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, 1995 (charter member).
- Made major league debut on 11 April 1961.
- Led the American League in assists by outfielders 7 times: 1962-1964, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1977.
- In 1967 became the last player to win the batting triple crown, by leading the American League in batting average (.326), home runs (44), and runs batted in (121). He also led the league in runs scored (112), hits (189), and slugging percentage (.622).
- Ironically, Yastrzemski grew up a Yankees fan. He was originally offered a contract with the Yankees, but his father did not like the terms in the deal.
- Brother of Richard Yastrzemski.
- Nephew of Ray Yastrzemski and Tom Yastrzemski.
- Had triple bypass heart surgery on August 19, 2008 in Boston.
- Inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
- Elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989, his first year of eligibility.
- Named to the American League All-Star team 18 times.
- Winner of the 1967 American League Most Valuable Player Award.
- Inducted into the Suffolk [County, NY] Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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