Josh Beckett

About

MLB All-Star pitcher who helped the Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series with a game 6 shutout; also won a World Series Championship with the Boston Red Sox in 2007.

Before Fame

He passed up a scholarship to Texas A&M University and signed his first professional contract with the Marlins.

Trivia

He hit a home run in 2006, and became the first Boston Red Sox pitcher to achieve the feat in 35 years.

Family Life

He had one daughter with his wife Holly.

Associated With

He won a World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox in 2007, along with his teammate Manny Ramirez.