When Red Sox great Curt Schilling battled through immense pain to helm Red Sox's legendary comeback vs Yankees

The Boston Red Sox are a legendary MLB team with a rich history, and star player Curt Schilling was a part of it. Over the years, the Red Sox have fielded a number of Hall of Fame players. The Sox and the New York Yankees have a significant and long-standing rivalry. The long-running rivalry has featured a number of legendary players, including Schilling.

The Red Sox appeared doomed to lose the American League Championship Series against the Yankees in 2004 after falling 3-0 down. In a best-of-seven series, no MLB team had ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to force a Game 7.

Mariano Rivera, the Yankees' closer, botched the save in Game 4 and the Red Sox began to stage one of the most storied comebacks in baseball history. They took Game 5 thanks to a David Ortiz home run in the 14th.

In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched seven innings while battling through unbearable pain. His sock was soaked in blood due to an injury to his ankle, but he still managed to helm the Red Sox's legendary comeback.

“Every step made me question my ability to pitch,” Schilling was quoted as saying by Baseball Hall.

The performance will always be known as the "Bloody Sock Game."

The Red Sox went on to win Game 7, becoming the first team in MLB history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit.

Red Sox legend Curt Schilling almost joined the Yankees in 2003

Schilling said that before signing with the Red Sox, he was on the verge of joining the Bronx-based team in the winter of 2003. The information was disclosed by Schilling in an answer to a fan's query.

"Yes, and I had it in them. 2003 winter that's where I thought I was going to end up before I opened the door for the Sox. it's where my wife wanted to go." - Curt Schilling

Schilling played a significant role in the Red Sox's 2004 World Series victory, which ended an 86-year championship drought. He also contributed to their 2007 World Series triumph.

Since retiring from sports, Curt Schilling has experienced difficulties. The renowned pitcher overcame cancer and lived.

"Drugs, Hookers, and Alchohol are the combination needed for Democrats to legislate." - Curt Schilling

He claimed that developing the sickness was the result of an addiction from his professional life. When his gaming business, 38 Studios, failed, he also faced bankruptcy.