BOSTON -- David Ortiz's fame has been built on some of the most important hits in the history of the Boston Red Sox, one of the most storied franchises in professional sport in the United States. But saving lives is one of the most important and least recognized aspects in the career of the star from the Dominican Republic, affectionately known as 'Big Papi'.
Ortiz, who is set to retire from baseball at the end of this season, is one of the best designated hitter of all time and one of the most productive hitters of his era.