Former Sox Slugger David Ortiz Coming to Campus

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Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is coming to UMass Boston on May 4 to talk to students about life on and off the field.Ortiz’s talk, made possible by the Student Arts and Events Council, will take place from 3:30-4:15 p.m. in the Clark Athletic Center gymnasium.

Admission is $1 for students, and $5 for faculty and staff, with a max of two tickets per valid UMass Boston ID. Doors open at 2:45 p.m.

Ortiz, known as “Big Papi” to fans, played for the Red Sox from 2003 to 2016, was a 10-time all-star, seven-time Silver Slugger winner, and was instrumental in helping the Red Sox win three World Series titles during his time on the team. Ortiz finished his career with 541 home runs, which ranks 17 on the MLB all-time home run list.

His foundation, The David Ortiz Children’s Fund, has helped raise more than $2 million for medical treatment for children in the Dominican Republic and New England. According to its website, the foundation has helped save the lives of over 500 children in the Dominican Republic.

For more information, email student.activities@umb.edu. Tickets can be purchased in the Student Activities Office in the Campus Center, Suite 3300.


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