Number Six: Curt Schilling
While Curt Schilling was past his prime when he joined the Boston Red Sox, he is, without question, one of the most impactful players in the history of the organization.
Schilling spent the final four years of his career with the Red Sox, in which he recorded a 53-29 record, a 3.95 ERA, and 574 strikeouts.
One of the greatest pitchers in playoff history, Schilling joined the Red Sox pitching staff in 2004, and, along with the likes of David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, and Pedro Martinez, led the team through the greatest comeback in sports history. Down 3-2 against the Yankees in the 2004 American League Championship Series, Schilling famously led the Red Sox to victory on an injured ankle; pitching with a bloody sock, and tying the series 3-3.
The Red Sox would go on to win that series, and then the World Series, in which Schilling won Game 2.
In 2007, his final season, Schilling contributed to yet another World Series victory, winning Game 2 and becoming just the second pitcher over forty years of age in MLB history to start and win a World Series game.
His playoff heroics made the Red Sox the best MLB team of this century, thus earning him a spot on our list.
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