Statue an ultimate Boston tribute for Carl Yastrzemski

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A statue of Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski was dedicated outside Fenway Park on Sunday morning.

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Dwight Evans, Yastrzemski, and Jim Rice posed in front of the statue.

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Former teammates joined Yastrzemski at the statue's unveiling.

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The statue features a 44-year-old Yastrzemski tipping his helmet toward Fenway fans before his final career at-bat in 1983.

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“It’s a tremendous honor,’’ Yastrzemski said after the 40-minute ceremony. “This statue means as much to me as being inducted into the Hall of Fame and having my number retired.’’

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Jim Rice (right) spoke at the ceremony.

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A commemorative program and baseball card from the statue dedication.

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Fans lined up outside Gate B to watch the ceremony.

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Yastrzemski headed out to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

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Yastrzemski tossed the ceremonial first pitch.

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Yastrzemski hugged David Ortiz after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.