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An emotional Jason Varitek announced his retirement today at the Boston Red Sox' spring training facility in Ft. Myers, Fla.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
The Red Sox catcher and captain had a 15-year career during which he became one of the most accomplished players in franchise history.
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Varitek, who debuted in 1997 after arriving in a trade from Seattle, holds the Red Sox record for games caught.
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Barry Chin/Globe Staff
Varitek was part of two World Series winners, and his punch of Alex Rodriguez on July 24, 2004, helped turned that season around.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Varitek caught the final out delivered from Pedro Martinez in 1999 when the Red Sox won their first playoff series in 13 years.
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Noted for his defensive play and ability to handle pitchers, Varitek caught a record four no-hitters. Here, he celebrated with Hideo Nomo after the pitcher held the Baltimore Orioles hitless on April 4, 2001.
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John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/AP
On May 20, 2001, Varitek blasted three home runs in a 10-3 win at Kansas City.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Varitek was on the field when the Red Sox completed their historic four-game comeback against the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Seven days later, he and Keith Foulke celebrated the Red Sox' first World Series win in 86 years.
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After that season, the Red Sox re-signed Varitek, who was a free agent, and named him the team captain.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
On April 22, 2007, Varitek joined three teammates in tying an MLB record with four straight home runs against the Yankees.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Six months later, Varitek and Jonathan Papelbon celebrated the Red Sox' second World Series title in four years.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Varitek was a three-time All-Star who became a fan favorite in Boston for his determined style of play and his longevity.
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Jim Davis/Globe Staff
Varitek leaves the Red Sox as the team record holder in postseason game appearances.













