Red Sox Retire Jim Rice’s No. 14

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice shows off his retired number plaque during a ceremony before the Boston Red Sox game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston.   (ELSA / GETTY IMAGES)

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice addresses the fans before the Red Sox game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston. Rice’s number was retired in a pre-game ceremony.   (ELSA / GETTY IMAGES)

Former major league pitcher Dennis Eckersley, right, congratulates former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice during his number retirement ceremony before the Red Sox game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston.  (ELSA / GETTY IMAGES)

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Red Sox game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park July 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Rice’s number was retired in a pre-game ceremony.   (ELSA / GETTY IMAGES)