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11 of Papi's most memorable moments

1. 1st HR for Red Sox
It's easy to forget that Ortiz was a part-time player in the first couple of months of his first season with the Red Sox. So on the night of April 27, 2003, when the Red Sox were playing on the road against the Angels on Sunday Night Baseball, Ortiz started the game on the bench. But manager Grady Little called on him to pinch-hit in the top of the 14th and Ortiz went to the opposite field for a go-ahead home run -- his first with the Red Sox. As Ortiz rounded the bases, ESPN captured Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez -- an item in those days -- roaring with approval from the stands.