When Carl Yastrzemski recorded the Triple Crown (leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in) in 1967, it would be the last time a Major League Baseball player would accomplish the feat for decades. Yastrzemski finished with a .326 batting average, 44 home runs and 121 RBIs. Look back at scenes of Yastrzemski’s historic season, which coincided with the Red Sox’ “Impossible Dream” team that won the AL pennant. More: ‘Impossible Dream’ Sox clinch first pennant in 21 years
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Yastrzemski (left) with George Scott, Tony Conigliaro, and Joe Foy (left to right) hung out with his teammates after a game at Fenway Park.
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Yastrzemski earned congratulations from George Scott after hitting a home run early in the season.
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Ted Williams gave some pregame hitting advice to Yastrzemski, who replaced him as the Red Sox' left fielder.
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Yastrzemski slid home ahead of the tag for one of his league-leading 112 runs.
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Yastrzemski (left) relaxed with pitcher Gary Bell after a 3-1 win over the Yankees on Sept. 7.
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Yastrzemski slid into third base with a steal, one of 10 stolen bases he recorded on the season.
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Yastrzemski (left) went into the season's final two games at Fenway Park tied with the Twins' Harmon Killebrew (right) for the league lead in home runs with 43.
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Yastrzemski belted this Jim Merritt pitch over the fence for his 44th home run in the second-to-last game. Killebrew would also homer in the game, and the two would end the season tied for the home run title.
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Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (left) congratulated Yastrzemski after his 44th home run helped the Red Sox claim a pivotal 6-4 win.
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Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey celebrated with Yastrzemski after the Red Sox' 5-3 win over the Twins in the season finale gave them a one-game edge over Minnesota and Detroit to claim the AL title.
