New Celtics Star Al Horford Throws Out First Pitch Before Red Sox-Rays Game

by abournenesn

Jul 8, 2016

BOSTON — Al Horford is the newest member of the Boston Celtics, and after making his official introduction at a Friday press conference, he made his first public appearance at Fenway Park before the Red Sox took on the Tampa Bay Rays.

Horford threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

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The Celtics’ new power forward also is friends with Red Sox slugger and fellow Dominican Republic native David Ortiz, who caught the pitch.

Horford signed a four-year, $113 million contract with the Celtics as a free agent. He spent his first nine pro seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.

Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images

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