Latest News About Varitek longtime Sox captain hanging up his cleats in 2011

Jason Varitek is a former MLB catcher who spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox. He made his debut in 1997 and captured 2004 and 2007 World Series rings. He caught multiple no-hitters, including Jon Lester's in 2008. He racked up over a thousand hits, and took on the role of team captain, remaining a consistent defensive presence into the late 2000s. He hung up his cleats after 2011, building a reputation as a clutch postseason contributor, and a longtime leader for the Sox.