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Curt Schilling is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Schilling announced his retirement on March 23, 2009, after 23 years in the league and ranking 14th for the most strikeouts in baseball history.The New York Times: Schilling Announces Retirement
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Fast Facts
- Born: November 14, 1966MLB.com: Curt Schilling Bio
- Birthplace: Anchorage, AlaskaMLB.com: Curt Schilling Bio
- Throws: Right
- Bats: Right
- Height: 6'5"MLB.com: Curt Schilling Bio
- Weight: 235 lbsMLB.com: Curt Schilling Bio
- MLB Draft: 1986, (Boston Red Sox)
- All-Star appearances: Six
- World Series MVP: 2001
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Early Life
Curt Montague Schilling was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on November 14, 1966. Schilling attended Shadow Mountain High School in Arizona. He would move on to attend Yavapai Community College in Arizona. During his team at the college he would lead his team to the 1985 Junior College World Series. -
Pro Career
Schilling would make his Major League Debut on September 7, 1988, with the Baltimore Orioles, he was later traded to the Houston Astros and again traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1992. He would win the 1993 National League Championship Series Most Valuable player award after he led the Phillies over the Atlanta Braves. In 2000, Schilling was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, paired with Randy Johnson, in his first season with the team he would win the World Series with the club. Johnson and Schilling would share the 2001 World Series MVP Award and also be named the Sports Illustrated 2001 Sportsmen of the Year award.In 2003, Schilling would be traded to the Boston Red Sox, then in 2004, he would help lead the Red Sox to their first World Series Championship since 1918. He is especially noted for pitching with a torn tendon in his ankle. During the games in the post season his socks would show blood created by the sutures in his ankle. The Bloody Sock is displayed in Baseball's Hall of Fame as a testament to Schilling's fortitude and dedication. In 2007, he would win another World Series with the Red Sox.MLB.com: Curt Schilling Bio
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Curt Schilling Timeline
- 1966: Born on November 14
- 1988: Debuts with the Baltimore Orioles
- 1991: Plays for Houston Astros
- 1992: Plays for Philadelphia Phillies
- 2000: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2001: Shares World Series MVP with Randy Johnson
- 2003: Traded to Boston Red Sox
- 2004: World Series Champion with Boston Red Sox
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How to be a team player by Curt Schilling #worldsthinnestbooks
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@patriotsgirl15 The only player shirts/jerseys I have are: Trot Nixon, Curt Schilling and Jon Lester. I love Tek a LOT so I think I will! =)
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I want to like Curt Schilling. But then he goes and does something like changing his Twitter picture to his swollen ankle from 2004.
@ry_hudson | November 09, 2009 06:49 PM
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View All Curt Schilling Questions (3) | Ask a QuestionCould Curt Schilling win if he were to run for the now vacant Senate seat in Massachusetts? (3 Answers)Massachusetts has voted for Ted Kennedy for decades. One factor in doing so is name recognition. Popularity is another. I think Curt Schilling has a shot at it just on ... read moreWhy should Schilling fill Kennedy's seat? (1 Answer)Schilling has no class compare to Kenneday. What is he a sportsman what does he know about politics. All he would do derial the senate that's all and earn a ... read more
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Curt Schilling Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Red Sox
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 235
- Rookie Year: 1988
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Curt Schilling Timeline
- 1966: Born on November 14
- 1988: Debuts with the Baltimore Orioles
- 1991: Plays for Houston Astros
- 1992: Plays for Philadelphia Phillies
- 2000: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2001: Shares World Series MVP with Randy Johnson
- 2003: Traded to Boston Red Sox
- 2004: World Series Champion with Boston Red Sox
- 2009: Announces retirement from the MLB
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