Curt Schilling

The bloody sock game occurred during the 2004 American League Championship Series (ALCS) when Curt Schilling pitched for the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees. Schilling pitched through a sutured tendon injury in his right ankle, and his white sock became soaked with blood. The Red Sox won the game, completing their historic comeback from a 3-0 series deficit.

Curt Schilling won three World Series championships during his career as a right-handed pitcher. He won his first ring with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001, where he shared World Series MVP honors. He later won two more championships with the Boston Red Sox in 2004 and 2007.

Curt Schilling won his first World Series ring with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001. He was instrumental in their championship run against the New York Yankees, forming a dominant pitching duo with Randy Johnson. The Diamondbacks won the series in a dramatic seven-game Game 7 finish.

During the 2004 ALCS against the New York Yankees, Curt Schilling played through a torn tendon sheath in his right ankle. Team doctors sutured the tendon to keep it stable during the game, a risky and highly painful procedure. This medical intervention led to the iconic bloody sock moment.