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He's back
Boston Globe, December 12, 1927
O'FARRELL: "I WILL PLAY IN 1928"
Red Sox Star To Play At Least One More Season
Special to the Globe by PAT O'FARRELL
STOCKBRIDGE--It seems that ever since the final out of the World Series was recorded in Chicago this past October, the question of whether or not I would return to the Red Sox as an active player has been constantly debated. I have read in no fewer than a dozen places that I was going to retire, and in another dozen that I was going to play again in 1928. I have received advice regarding my decision from family, friends, teammates, and fans, all of which I have heeded and considered.
After thinking about the matter and discussing it with my wife, my children, and my manager, Bill Carrigan, I have decided that I will play in 1928.
I still enjoy playing baseball, and although I am now forty years old, I feel I can still play well enough to make positive contributions to a winning ball club. Last season I batted almost .300, hit nineteen home runs, and stole more bases than any other player in the major leagues. I am still healthy and have been able to play regularly; I played in 150 games, and then five more in the World Series. I have taken good care of my body, and I see no reason why I cannot remain a productive player for at least one more season.
I plan on spending the off-season with my family, engaging in just enough exercise to keep myself in top physical condition. I enjoy hiking in the hills around Stockbridge, chopping wood, and playing active games with my children. In February, I will be joining my teammates in Hot Springs, Arkansas, ready to help the Red Sox win another World Series championship.
Sincerely,
Pat O'Farrell
Boston American League Baseball Club
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