During a return visit to Boston in May of 2005, Hall of Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr, 87 years old at the time, was asked to share the secret of his robust health.
“It all begins with a healthy frame of mind," he said. "I have very good friends, a great faith in God, which is very important to me, and a good sense of humor. I'm just a happy person.”
Doerr's disposition served him well and earned him countless admirers. A rugged player during his 14 seasons in the major leagues, all with the Red Sox, he was the unofficial captain of the Sox' 1946 pennant-winning team and for many years served the club as a scout and coach.