Sunday won't be the first time David Ortiz is celebrated in Cooperstown.
Ortiz is spending the weekend in Central New York as he receives baseball's highest individual honor: induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. One day before the Boston Red Sox legend takes the podium to give what figures to be a memorable speech, Ortiz was a main attraction in a parade through the streets of one of baseball's most important cities.
The iconic slugger waved on as he was showered with "Papi" chants among other showings of adoration.
Receiving a hero's welcome in New York probably is something Ortiz never could have dreamed of when he was tormenting the Yankees. But after a terrific 20 years in the big leagues, the three-time World Series champion deserves every act of praise that comes his way.
