In last week's Ladder Challenge it was Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon knocking off former Pats linebacker Steve Nelson to move up The RBSF Ladder from #83 to #78. This week it is legendaray Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk (#75) attempting to move up a few rungs by challenging Celtics great Frank Ramsey (#68). His 7 NBA titles earn Ramsey my vote...who do you support this week?
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FRANK RAMSEY
Currently Ranked: 68
Challenge Record: 0-0-0
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*Played entire 9-year career with Celtics (1954-64)
*Missed 1955-56 season to serve in military
*Helped Celtics win 7 NBA Championships (1957, 1959-64)
*Career averages: 13.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists
*Considered the first great 6th man in NBA history
*Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982
*His #23 is retired by the Celtics
CARLTON FISK
Currently Ranked: 75
Challenge Record: 0-1-0
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*Played first 9 seasons (1969, 1971-80) with Red SOx
*Helped Red Sox win 1975 American League pennant
*1972 A.L. Rookie of the Year
*Selected to 7 All Star teams
*Won Gold Glove in '72
*Career totals in Boston: .284 average, 162 HR, 568 RBI
*His game-winning HR in Game 6 of '75 WS is one of the most famous and dramatic homers in baseball history
*Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000
*His #27 is retired by the Red Sox
For me the fact that Ramsey played his entire career with Boston and won 7 titles are the deciding factors here. Fisk was obviously great here, but I can't help but think of the fact that he played more games with the White Sox than the Red Sox when things like this come up.
Im going Fisk on this one. They played equal time in Boston. And i cant overlook one of the most historic plays in MLB history again.
One of the most historic plays of sports history: the Celtics in the 60's.
since most comments is the tie breaker i felt the need to post i voted for ramsey since its so close. 7 rings and hall of fame is tough to ignore vs a guy i remember as an old white sox. i know he was awesome in boston but thats just for me
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