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The “Sports Photo of the Year”
The image above by Stan Grossfeld from the Boston Globe features Boston police officer Steve Horgan celebrating as Detroit Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter misses a grand slam hit by David Ortiz of the Red Sox. This pivotal moment not only tied the game but was crucial to the Red Sox’s victory in the second game of the ALCS playoffs. Dubbed the “Sports Photo of the Year,” this snapshot has gained widespread attention, not just for its quality as a photograph, but also as a positive nod to the Boston Police Department for their response during the Boston Marathon bombing incident.
Photo: Stan Grossfeld/Boston Globe/Getty Images.