Jim Rice Saves Boy August 7th 1982
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- On August 7th 1982 Jim Rice climbs into the Fenway Park stands from the dugout to assist a young boy who had just been hit in the head by a savage line drive foul off the bat of Dave Stapleton. The Red Sox slugger's quick response of picking up the four-year old boy and running through the dugout to a waiting ambulance is credited with possibly saving the child's life. Check out my facebook page / onthisdayinsports I post a daily fact involving great moment is sports history All Rights To this Video Belong to ESPN
Jim Rice, Hall of Fame player, Hall of Fame human being.
Yep...no one can argue that statement....
Not only did he saved his life...Rice offered to pay the hospital bills a true Gentleman on and off the field!!
I was 10 when this was on TV, and I remember my mom crying seeing this. Jim Rice saved that child’s life, and was the guardian angel that child needed that day.
Definitely...Jim Rice is such a Classic Legend of a Good Man...
Jim Rice, A great athlete, a hero, a great human being.
One of my Favorite All Time favorites
I could just imagine being the helpless dad, and looking up to see that glorious mustache telling you "I got this"
Jim Rice reacted like a REAL MAN.
"My child", he replied when asked "what were you thinking? "....What a quick, profound reply. Gave me goosebumps
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I am and have been a Yankee fan most, if not all of my life. I saw Jim Rice play and rooted against him. One of my memories from being at one of my first Yankee games was Jim Rice hitting a ball into Death Valley, in July 1979, trying for an inside the park HR, and getting thrown out at home by Bucky Dent. I cheered loudly. My cheers that day say nothing compared to the volumes Jim Rice's actions said on the day he saved Jonathan Keane. genegeneish words are both correct AND perhaps an understatement. Jim Rice showed himself to be a REAL MAN that day. Anyone ever talks about toxic masculinity in your presence, this video is a perfect rebuttal. This is what real masculinity looks like.
@@danmc7815 My father jumped into Darby creek Pa. to save a drowning man. There was no hesitation on his part. Jim Rice exhibited the way a man behaves under stress. He did not hesitate.
Even for a HALL OF FAMER, this was Jim Rice;s finest hour!
Made me cry. Great player, better man.
Made me cry to...👍😭
@@bige8496. Ditto !
When faced with circumstances that call for action or require a selfless act to help total strangers - we see who we really are. Jim Rice, clearly, is a great man.
Jim Rice.. if you're out there please know that you are the embodiment of class. I grew up watching you play and even though I lived in Chicago you were up there amongst my favourite players. Your heroics on this day confirm the kind of man I always hoped you were.
After realizing that the family was of modest means Jim went down to the billing office at the hospital and told them to send all the bills to him. I find that remarkable. Not only did he have the quick thinking to jump into the stands realizing that the medical staff would've never make it in time, he went straight to the team medical room.
True hero.
And just yesterday I purchased a red Jim Rice autographed Sox cap in an acrylic Fenway Park case. My new favorite piece.
God Bless You Mr. Rice for saving that Boys life. What A True Hero.
A genuine Kindness is a supernatural gift. I think he even paid their medical bills.
He certainly did.
A lot more love and consideration for fellow man in those days, hope we get back to that soon. Jim Rice, hero !
I was 3 years old and fumbled down the bleacher stairs at a school football game. Was bleeding quite a bit. (I was young, but, still can remember the pain.) The football coach hopped over, grabbed me, and took me to a medic in less than 30 seconds. -Men like this are angels on earth.
oh man i don't have kids yet but im crying like a baby after watching this. that kid could have been me or one of my brothers. we were at the dugout all the time to see jim and yaz and all the players from the era. I remember sticking my 8 year old head into the dugout before the games and hold out baseballs for them to sign.. usually my dad grabbed us before we could get one but jim rice always said hi and he even high fived me once. I'll never forget that. what a great man! great memories
I have kids now and Im crying even more at this story! lol
I was just about to ask you! Nice to see real men who aren't afraid to keep it real bro. I'm a father of 2 little ones. Very empathetic of you to know the feeling even before you had kids!
@@mck974 I was gonna ask, how bout now. That's awesome man.
#14 JIM RICE the GREATEST player to ever play the game .... NOT because he had legendary power with his bat and was an amazing player in his time ... but because he SAVED a child's very LIFE with his selfless quick reaction .. and carried off Jerry Remy when he was injured ..and on and on ... Seeing him play at Fenway Park in 1982 with my father and brother was one of the greatest moment of my life ... thank you Jim for all you did for the sport you love and for always being a class act
I’m not a big baseball fan but Jim Rice you’re an absolute class act, a hero & I tip my hat to you sir in respect. This story is shared with pleasure in the UK.
The more we learn about how serious head injuries can be the more important what Rice did was.
God Bless Jim Rice. Sports stars are commonly mistakenly called heroes. This is an example of a real hero, a man stepping up with no hesitation and saving a child's life.
I dont tear up easily, but its impossible with such a beautiful ending!
Moments like this keeps hope alive in our humanity
I'm never knew of this, and I know a lot of baseball history and stories, this is incredibly moving. Jim Rice always got a bad wrap in the media, clearly this is a good man.
You remember like I do, he caught hell in the media, prior to.
Jim Rice is an all around fantastic man. This is his greatest legacy and I hope it continues on...
Jim Rice. Class act. 100%.
Simply WOW!!! A feel good heartwarming story...cue the tears!!! Jim Rice -- what a truly remarkable man!!
I know, right? What a touching story.
This is the kind of man that a father wants his son or daughter to see as a hero
Only learnt of this incident today.
Jim Rice, what a wonderful human being you are.
This is how everyone should be, and this is most definitely how sports players should be, truly a role model to others. Not to famous to help out others. Thank You for this video.
From an 'Aussie' with no real understanding of Baseball....
To Jim Rice,
A HUGE 'Well Done Sir'
To the miserable 20 that felt the need to 👎 this wonderful story. You poor, sad buggers.
Jim Ed was ALWAYS my favorite from the moment I came into this world. He was special in a time of racial tension in Boston. A hero in my book. When I was in H.S. Baseball I wore #14. My son wore #14 when he playes too. I think I have a man crush on the dude!
He is the greatest ever
Reds fan here I had a ton of respect & admiration for Jim Rice he was 1 of my favorite players growing up.
Thank you for sharing this heart warming story
Not all of God's guardian angels are supernatural, as we can clearly see here. They don't think they just act and are true heroes. God bless Jim Rice. That's one baseball player who doesn't need to be remembered for his stats but more importantly his heart.
👍🏽Man of "ACTION". NEVER FORGET that!👍🏽
This is a real human being!
We need so many more Jim Rices in the world!
This brought tears to my eyes. Very well done Sir very well done. You are a true hero ❤️
Thanks Jim Rice, your actions will echo..
Jim Rice- my new most favorite player and fellow man. ❤️
Aww, this speaks volumes about his character... love this so much.
Who would dislike this video?
Charles Manson and his followers!
Yankees fans obviously
What a great person and wish the world had more of him!
Wow!! Just wow. Love this story and love seeing people caring for one another, that is what it is about!
Back then we didn't have 50 different camera angles and 30,000 social media posts... this somewhat austere - by - comparison - presentation seems much more powerful with its thoughtful editing, from-the-heart interviews, and gentle score...Great telling of a Great Story
Growing up in MASS Jim Rice was my favorite player. More so now.
Always knew rice was a star, but never knew he was a hero on top of it..
I needed this....Jim you are a HERO bud....I hope your having an awesome well deserved retirement.
My very first Red Sox game was on August 29, 1977 against the Oakland A's. Jim Ed hit 3 HR's in that game (1 in the net / 2 on Lansdowne St). In typical 1970's Red Sox fashion, they lost 8-7. I think we all know If JER never breaks his arm in 75, Red Sox Win that WS. JER was and will always be my favorite red sox.
When my 9 year old nephew asked me who my favorite player was, I told him this story. We’re from NY but we root for heroes.
Mad respect for a true HERO.
What an amazing man. Jim Rice a legend.
A society is much better with people like Jim Rice. People who take care of one another. Good on ya, Jim.
MUCH RESPECT for Jim Rice!!!
He is one of my favorite all time players, class act all the way.
There are people who step back and there are people who step forward, we all know who Jim Rice was, respect Sir.
Jonathan Keane. A little boy screaming, bloody and badly injured. Enter Jim Rice. Heart of a lion who knew exactly what he was doing.
Wish there were more people like him in this world!
Jim Rice is just an awesome human being
The incredible situational awareness on display. The natural impulse for many people would be to wait for the EMT’s at the stadium to get to the boy, but that most likely would have taken too long. Mr. Rice knew where there was a doctor much closer and reacted without hesitation. I only pray I would have such clear and decisive thinking if - heaven forbid- ever faced with a similar situation.
Jim Rice is and was and will always be one of the greats to play the game, incidents like this or carrying Remy off the field are just indicative of the character that this man possess. Baseball is a game, a sport, but when an event calls for it Jim put the game aside and reached out in compassion, love and concern.
A first class man, athlete, father and a true hero!
Jim Rice got a lot of bad press for being surly,but the way he didn't hesitate may have saved that little boys life,and for that,he will always be an ALL-STAR to me.....
Being born and raised in the game Jim Rice was one of my greats growing up when I was 16 I was at a game in Arlington and him and Dwight Evans come strolling through the stands centerfield and they were just the nicest guys ever I'll never forget it ever and I'm 51 now and they were just the nicest fellas there wasn't a whole lot of people there and but they stopped and talk to everybody signed every autograph man what a day
It's just amazing!
Mr.Jim rice one of my favorites, I'm a reds fan. We wouldn't of won 75 if he played game in The series
To see him swing a bat at the plate In real life was truly awe inspiring ... before steroids to have such power and athleticism .. a baseball GOD to me and my favorite off all time
One of my all time favorite players.!!..so deserving of his HOF status...wonderful man...
It is as beautiful to see that heroes have no colors at all as it is annoying to see that for everything else it is a label !
And it is so nicely put by Jim Rice himself when he answered to the question what were you thinking when you picked him up…the answer was « my child » that says it all about a good human being which he demonstrated in other occasions…thank you Mister Rice for being who you are, a true example to others !
A leader, remember when it happened, Eddie Murray and Jim Rice were my two favorite players, they were not beloved by the press, this reduces me to tears. HERO
Right? Just "my child". Like he would hope someone would aid his own child, that's what he did for another's child. Pure heart and love. ❤❤❤❤❤
A legend in so many ways
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And Jim Ed Rice was as tough as they came. Legend.
His kindness and heroic act transcend all the human differences we have as a society.
I was there, sitting third base side as a 10-year old. Saw the whole thing develop right in front of me. Never forgot it.
Wow. I can't imagine being near and seeing that unfold in real time. 😲
Jim Rice…. What an angel. I’ve loved him since forever! Song🎶
I'm a long-time Yankee fan but Jim Rice and Freddie Lynn were my alternate universe heroes. Both are such classy guys and in this instance, Jim reacted in such a way that is so consistent with his upstanding, humanitarian personality. By the way, he had the sweetest short, compact stroke ever!!!!!! About time he was inducted into the Hall!!!!
Jim’s a hero...
An awesome man. He put the well being of that youngster over and above the game. That's a true hero!
I never knew about this. My hat is off to Jim Rice.
I'm 52 years old, and I want to be like Jim Rice when I grow up.
who in their right mind would thumb down this video? unreal.
Idiots, that's who.
A great player a great human being. A true hero.
Jim Rice is a sports hero.
What a hero! God bless you Jim Rice.
God bless you Jim. You are a true hero ❤️😊
I love baseball, but I don’t know why this made me tear up the way it did. I just pray someone is there for my children in a situation like that, I’ve never been good at the first aid \ medic stuff. 😭😭
Jim Rice was a great ballplayer but an even better man.
I've never heard of Jim Rice or this incident before today, but as soon as a I read the story I had nothing but instant respect and admiration for Mr. Rice. Knowing that medical personnel coming from outside the stadium would take too long, Rice did the right thing and the Sox's medical crew were the first to treat him.
I always loved this great ball player this great man, one of my all time favorite MLB Player "Jim Rice" also my Sister had a crush on him 😉👌
Jim Rice is such a Legend....
This the same dude who could drive 400 yards in golf amazing that he also very aware and quick to react when someone needs helps
RICE HOF
did I even blink
Bravo Jim Rice a true HOFer action right here
The man is a hero. Jim rice is now, my hero……
Signed…..”a Yankee fan”
God bless Jimmy Rice
Jim Rice’s greatest assist! ❤
I never knew this until just now. I hate the Red Sox but not today! Thank you Jim Rice!
Hail Jim Rice. Friggin’ hero.
Always liked Jim Rice and Yaz too...
Don't forget about Fisk and Louis Tiant ... great team and great games .. heart of a lion players who never gave up no matter how bad the luck and circumstance
Incredible man
Well done!!! Such a great story.
Thanks Jim !!!
Jimmy baby! Your the man bruh 💪👊👍