The Boston Red Sox put aside their bitter rivalry with the New York Yankees for a good cause on Tuesday.

The team announced that Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill was the winner of the 2025 Tony Conigliaro Award.

The honor (which has been awarded annually since 1990) recognizes a “Major Leaguer who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination, and courage that were trademarks of Tony C,” according to a press release .

The Red Sox’s 1967 All-Star outfielder for which the award is named had his MLB career cut short after being hit in the face by a pitch and missed the entire 1968 season as a result.

“Tony C” passed away in 1990 at the age of 45.

According to the release, voting for the award was conducted by a “13-person committee comprised of Red Sox officials

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