#22: Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling’s career is split between his dominant pitching days and his later, often controversial, political presence on the field. He was known for his intensity and postseason heroics, none more iconic than the 2004 ALCS “bloody sock” game.

With a torn tendon in his ankle, Schilling took the mound against the rival Yankees in Game 6, delivering a gutsy performance that helped the Red Sox stay alive. His courage under pressure fueled Boston’s historic comeback from a 0-3 deficit, ultimately leading to their first World Series title in 86 years.