Jason Varitek
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About
15-year Boston Red Sox catcher who was a three-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion.
Before Fame
He was acquired by the Red Sox in a 1997 trade that is widely considered one of the most lopsided trades in MLB history; Boston received star pitcher Derek Lowe and Varitek from Seattle in exchange for reliever Heathcliff Slocumb, who was out of the MLB by 2001.
Trivia
He was behind the plate for a record-setting four no-hitters throughout his career.
Family Life
He had three daughters with his wife Karen.
Associated With
He broke Carlton Fisk's record of games played as a catcher for the Red Sox.
