1
Bobby Doerr
2B | 1937–1951
Hall of Fame1986
Number Retired1988
A quiet leader and consummate teammate, Doerr was the heart of the infield for the War Years teams.
Boston Legends
The Legends. The Numbers.
Honoring the retired numbers, Hall of Fame players, and unforgettable careers that shaped Boston baseball history.
Explore each number in order and see how every retired number became part of Fenway’s permanent story.
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Joe Cronin
SS | 1935–1945
Hall of Fame1956
Number Retired1984
A team leader and Hall of Famer remembered for toughness, intelligence, and consistency.
6
Johnny Pesky
SS/3B | 1942–1960
Hall of Fame—
Number Retired2008
A beloved Boston baseball icon, known for grit, loyalty, and a lifelong connection with the fans.
8
Carl Yastrzemski
OF/1B | 1961–1983
Hall of Fame1989
Number Retired1989
Yaz was the face of a generation and remains one of the franchise’s all-time greats.
9
Ted Williams
OF | 1939–1960
Hall of Fame1966
Number Retired1984
The greatest hitter who ever lived and the last player to hit over .400 in a season.
14
Jim Rice
OF | 1974–1989
Hall of Fame2009
Number Retired2009
A feared power hitter and 1978 AL MVP whose number became part of Fenway history.
26
Wade Boggs
3B | 1982–1992
Hall of Fame2005
Number Retired2016
A pure hitter with elite discipline and one of the most consistent bats of his era.
27
Carlton Fisk
C | 1969–1980
Hall of Fame2000
Number Retired2000
One of baseball’s greatest catchers and forever remembered for his 1975 World Series home run.
34
David Ortiz
DH/1B | 2003–2016
Hall of Fame2022
Number Retired2017
Big Papi became the heart and soul of championship teams and one of baseball’s most clutch hitters.
45
Pedro Martínez
RHP | 1998–2004
Hall of Fame2015
Number Retired2015
Pedro was must-see TV, a dominant ace who helped lead Boston to the 2004 World Series title.