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Un-Covering the Past.(memorable 1978 for Jim Rice, baseball player)(Brief Article)

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| August 01, 2001 | Rice, Jim | COPYRIGHT 2001 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Former Red Sox Slugger Featured in Baseball Digest 23 years ago

DURING THE 1978 SEASON, RED SOX OUTFIELDER Jim Rice was embarking on one of the most powerful offensive years in recent memory.

He appeared on the cover of our August issue that year with a story entitled Why Pitchers Hate To Face Jim Rice.

In 1978, Rice hit .315 with 121 runs scored and led the American League in hits (213), home runs (46), triples (15), RBI (139), total bases (406) and slugging percentage (.600) en route to the A.L. Most Valuable Player Award.

His 406 total bases were the most in a single season since Hank Aaron's 400 in 1959 and he became only the 13th player since 1900 to accumulate 400 or more total bases in a season. He also became only the sixth player since 1900 to lead his league in home runs and triples in the same season, joining Tommy Leach of the Pirates (1902). Harry Lumley of the Dodgers (1904), Jim Bottomley, Cardinals (1928), Mickey Mantle, Yankees (1955), and Willie Mays, Giants (1955).

"Rice has unlimited possibilities as a hitter," said Johnny Pesky the Red Sox first base coach in 1978. "The amazing thing about him isn't his batting average, it's the fact that even though he hits for high average, he still gets a flock of extra-base hits."

Rice played 16 years in the majors with the Red ...

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