Red Sox's Lester wins Tony Conigliaro Award

 
Jon Lester, who came back from a cancer diagnosis in 2006 to win this year's World Series clincher for Boston, was honored with the Tony Conigliaro Award for overcoming adversity through spirit, determination and courage. [link]

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