Hero at Fenway: The Moment Jim Rice Sprinted to Save a Child’s Life in 1982 On August 7, 1982, during a game at Boston's Fenway Park, Red Sox outfielder Jim Rice performed a remarkable act of heroism that went far beyond baseball. In the fourth inning, a foul ball struck four-year-old Jonathan Keane in the head, causing a severe injury. Recognizing the extreme urgency of the situation, Rice immediately reacted, leaping into the stands. He quickly picked up the severely injured boy and sprinted w