Outfielder (primarily center fielder) with the American League's Boston
Red Sox (1974-1980), California Angels (1981-1984), Baltimore Orioles
(1985-1988[start]), and Detroit Tigers (1988[end]-1989); and the
National League's San Diego Padres (1990).
Made major league debut on 5 September 1974.
In 1975 became the first player to win the Rookie of the Year and Most
Valuable Player awards in the same year.
Played in 9 consecutive major league All-Star Games (1975-1983)
In 1979 led the American League in batting average (.333) and slugging
percentage (.637).
In 1975, Lynn and teammate Jim Rice were known collectively as The Gold
Dust Twins.
Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1975 Rookie All-Star Team.
Is the only player to hit a grand slam in the All-Star Game (1983).
Inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2002.
Inducted into the University of Southern California Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994 (inaugural class).
Inducted into the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame in 2011.
Inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007.