On August 8, 1982, at Fenway Park, a 4-year-old boy was struck in the head by a foul ball. Jim Rice saw the incident and immediately realized that paramedics would take too long to push through the crowd. Without hesitation, he ran out of the dugout, picked up the child in his arms, and carefully carried him to the dugout, where the medical team could attend to him.

When the boy arrived at the hospital 30 minutes later, doctors said that Jim’s quick action had saved his life. Jim returned to the field with his uniform stained with blood, showing true courage.

Later, Jim visited the boy in the hospital and discovered that the family didn’t have much money. He went to the front office and made sure that the medical bills were sent to him.

This is what a true sports hero looks like!