The Red Sox and Yankees may be fierce rivals on the field, but some things are bigger than sports.

Tuesday morning the Red Sox announced that Yankees left-hander Tim Hill is this year’s winner of the Tony Conigliaro Award, which honors a big leaguer who has overcome adversity “through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage that were trademarks of Tony C.”

Hill is a colon cancer survivor who also lost his father to the disease.

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“I am humbled and grateful to be recognized as this year’s recipient of the Tony Conigliaro Award,” Hill said. “Tony’s story is one of determination and resilience, two qualities I have always admired. One thing I’ve learned is that a little inspiration along with determination can go a long way. This award itself is a reminder that

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