NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 30: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox smiles as he stands on first base in the first inning against the New York Yankees on September 30, 2015 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz played his final home opener in Fenway Park today, and the Red Sox pulled out all of the stops in making it a very special, and memorable afternoon for Big Papi.

The Red Sox welcomed Alex Ortiz, daughter of the Red Sox slugger, to sing the national anthem. The performance alone was impressive enough — although I must admit I was not a huge fan of her personal styling at the end of the song — but it was clearly an emotional moment for the fan favorite in Boston.

We have to think Ortiz was one proud Big Papi.

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Contributor to Athlon Sports and The Comeback. Previously contributed to NBCSports.com. Host of the Locked On Nittany Lions Podcast. FWAA member and Philadelphia-area resident.

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