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My Take
Fred Lynn occupies a special place in my mind because of one staggering feat: in 1975 he became the first player ever to win Rookie of the Year and the MVP in the same season. That is not just talent, it is arriving fully formed. Patrolling center field for the Red Sox and claiming a Gold Glove, he was a two-way force across seventeen big-league seasons. I admire durability more than fireworks, and Lynn had both. That he still connects with fans today tells me the affection he earned was never just about statistics.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fred Lynn
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・リン
- Reading
- ふれっど・りん
- Born
- February 3, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player / entertainer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- El Monte High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award
- 1975 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
- 1975 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred Lynn born?
Born February 3, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Fred Lynn from?
Fred Lynn is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Fred Lynn do?
Fred Lynn works as baseball player, entertainer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.