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In 1990 the Boston Red Sox instituted a national award to honor the memory of their former star Tony Conigliaro. The Tony Conigliaro Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage thet were trademarks of Conigliaro. His promising career was tragically shortened when he was hit in the face by a pitch at Fenway Park on August 18, 1967. He made a dramatic comeback in 1969, hit 56 home runs with 198 RBI in two seasons, but his performance fell off and he was never the same player.
A special panel composed of the media, representatives of the commisioner and the two leagues offices. Tony's brothers Billy and Richie, and a fan make the selection. Announcement of the award is made at the annual major league winter meetings in December and the formal presentation takes place at the Boston Baseball Writers Association dinner in January.
This is the list of the players honored with the Tony Conigliaro Award:
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Official resource: 2004 Boston Red Sox Media Guide
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