The Editorial Board of FenwayNation (www.fenwaynation.com) today announced that Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett has been named its First Citizen for 2011. For his many charitable efforts—most notably the highly successful 'Beckett Bowl'—Josh exemplifies all the attributes of a First Citizen of the Red Sox community.Josh joins Bill Mueller (2005), Tim Wakefield (2006), Curt Schilling (2007), Mike Timlin (2008), Kevin Youkilis (2009) and Mike Lowell (2010) as recipients of the award.
Congratulations, Josh!
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