Arguably the best Pitcher who was never chosen to an All-Star Team (in the era where they had them, of course) Ellis Kinder was named the TSN Pitcher of the Year in 1949; an accomplishment that is forgotten by even some of the most knowledgeable fans at Fenway.

Reggie Smith was plucked from the Minnesota Twins organization, and it proved to be a shrewd move by the Red Sox.

One of only two players to help the Boston Red Sox win their first four World Series Championships, Harry Hooper, was one of the most dependable defensive Outfielders in baseball for more than a decade.

From Texas (hence the nickname), we have Cecil “Tex” Hughson, who played all eight of his seasons in the Major Leagues with the Boston Red Sox.