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December 3, 2007
The Red Sox released the following statement tonight:
''The Boston Red Sox extend their congratulations to Dick Williams on his election today to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
''We are proud that his Hall of Fame managerial career began right here in Boston. It was 40 years ago that a 38-year-old manager in his first major league season guided a club that finished in ninth place in 1966 to the American League pennant and to within one game of a World Championship.
''That 'Impossible Dream' season changed baseball forever in Boston, creating a passion that continues to live four decades later.
''Dick Williams was selected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame a year ago. Today, he has received the ultimate tribute with enshrinement in Cooperstown. And hopefully, he will be joined by another Red Sox great, Jim Rice, when the induction ceremony takes place in July.''
RED SOX HALL OF FAMER CARL YASTRZEMSKI ON DICK WILLIAMS’ ELECTION TO COOPERSTOWN: "I want to congratulate Dick Williams on his election to the Hall of Fame. It was long overdue. He worked hard, and he proved to me and my teammates that 1967 was a year we will never forget. It was an honor to play for him."
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