Jim Rice finished his playing career with 137 assists in the outfield, but his most significant assist helped save a young fan's life in 1982. After being struck in the face by a foul ball, 4-year-old Jonathan Keane was scooped up by Rice and rushed into the Red Sox dugout and tended to by doctors. Rice's quick action helped saved Keane's life.
To see how Rice's instincts extend beyond the baseball diamond check out the video below.
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