Thanks Tek Day

Boston, MA, July 21, 2012: The Boston Red Sox honor former Red Sox captain and catcher Jason Varitek with ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Named the 18^th full-time captain in Red Sox history on December 24, 2004, Varitek was behind the plate in a club-record 1,488 contests. He appeared in 15 seasons with the club, the fourth-longest tenured Red Sox ever who never played for another Major League team behind Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, and Jim Rice. (Photo by Amanda Swinhart/Boston Red Sox)

Boston, MA, July 21, 2012: The Boston Red Sox honor former Red Sox captain and catcher Jason Varitek with ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. (Photo by Amanda Swinhart/Boston Red Sox)

Boston, MA, July 21, 2012: Former Red Sox captain and catcher Jason Varitek’s family celebrates his accomplishments throughout his career with the Red Sox as the team honors him with ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. (Photo by Amanda Swinhart/Boston Red Sox)

Boston, MA, July 21, 2012: Former Boston Red Sox captain and catcher Jason Varitek rides through Fenway Park with his family in his new truck, a gift from the Boston Red Sox, as they honor him with ‘Thanks, Tek Day’ before a game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. (Photo by Amanda Swinhart/Boston Red Sox)