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- Born: January 7, 1984
- Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 190 lbs
- May 19, 2008: Throws No-Hitter against Kansas City Royals
- 2006: Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- July 23, 2007: First start for the Boston Red Sox since being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Engaged to girlfriend Farrah JohnsonWBZ TV: Red Sox Pitcher Jon Lester Off Marriage Market (July 11, 2008)
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Jon Lester is a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. In 2006, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
On March 8, 2009, Lester and the Red Sox reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $30 million. The contract also gives Lester an option for 2014 at $13 million.ESPN.com: Lester, Red Sox Reportedly Agree
Early Life
Jonathan Tyler Lester was born in Tacoma, Washington, on January 7, 1984. He would attend Bellarmine Preparatory School. While in high school Lester would be named the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2000.Pro Career
Lester would be drafted with the 57th pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. Lester would make his Major League debut on June 10, 2006. Lester would later be diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but he would return to the starting rotation in 2007 with no signs of the cancer. In the 2007 World Series Lester would win Game Four, which would give the Red Sox the World Series Championship.No-Hitter
On May 19, 2008, Jon Lester threw a no-hitter against the Kansas City Royals. He struck out nine, while walking two players, he also made an error on a pick off play. He threw 130 pitchesJon Lester Timeline
- January 7, 1984: Born
- 2006: Debuts with Boston Red Sox
- 2006: Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- 2007: First start since being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- 2008: Named to the starting rotation for Boston Red Sox
- May 19, 2008: Lester throws a no-hitter against Kansas City Royals
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Jon Lester Questions
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Do the Mark Lester photos show a resemblance to Paris Jackson? 7 AnswersNo, I do not see any resemblance at all. As a matter of fact Michael Jacksons brother was asked if the children Paris and Prince were really Michaels children a... read more -
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Jon and Kate. Why do people care? 7 AnswersYou're mistaken: It's not that people CARE, it's that they're FASCINATED. There's really quite a big difference between those. You see to care means that I woul... read more -
Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert? 12 AnswersWhen you think about it... they are both great, talented and funny guys! They each have created a style that is unique in news satire. http://z.about.com/d/po... read more -
Is Jon Gosslin going to get fired from Jon and Kate Plus Eight? 5 AnswersI bet that TLC wouldn't dare fire him. They have gotten so much publicity recently that their ratings have gone through the roof. The only way I think they woul... read more
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Jon Lester Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Red Sox
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190
- Rookie Year: 2006
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fanfic100: The Red Sox. Jon Lester/Clay Buchholz. 037. Sound. http://tinyurl.com/yzj4bnx
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Why. Are. There. Jon Lester. Trade. Rumors?!??!?!?!?!?!?!???!?!?! Wtf?! Theo would be freakin' STUPID to let him go!
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More Cabrera-to-the-Sox talk, but at least this one suggests real returns (Jon Lester+blue chippers) for Detroit http://bit.ly/4c0ZHA
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07 SP Legendary Cal Ripken Jr. Auto BGS 9.5 Pop 1 & 06 UD Jon Lester Auto BGS 10 Pristine http://bit.ly/3Gt1ta #MLB #collector
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