This is awesome.
Red Sox sign creator of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to honorary contract
Former Boston College baseball captain Pete Frates is now a lifetime member of the Boston Red Sox.
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On Monday, as part of the festivities during their home opener, the Red Sox honored ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creator and Massachusetts native Pete Frates by signing him to a lifetime contract. Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington presented the contract to Frates on the field as part of the opening ceremonies at Fenway Park. As the Boston Herald explains:
“With everything he’s gone through, there’s been a pretty strong connection with the Red Sox,” said manager John Farrell. “We weren’t aware there was going to be the honorary contract signed. I thought it was a great gesture on the part of Ben and the organization.”
Very cool gesture from the organization to honor Frates.
