Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season, establishing a new major league mark. The Red Sox outfielder breaks a 1954 record set by another Boston flycatcher, Jackie Jensen.

On August 30, 1984 — Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season, establishing a new major league mark. The Red Sox outfielder breaks a 1954 record set by another Boston flycatcher, Jackie Jensen.

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Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season, establishing a new major league mark. The Red Sox outfielder breaks a 1954 record set by another Boston flycatcher, Jackie Jensen.

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