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Officer known as 'Bullpen Cop' by Red Sox fans retires

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 13: Torii Hunter #48 of the Detroit Tigers falls over the bullpen fence after trying to catch a grand slam hit by David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox as Boston Police Officer Steve Horgan celebrates in the eighth inning as Boston police officer Steve Horgan cheers in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 13, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Credit: Al Bello

Credit: Al Bello

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 13: Torii Hunter #48 of the Detroit Tigers falls over the bullpen fence after trying to catch a grand slam hit by David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox as Boston Police Officer Steve Horgan celebrates in the eighth inning as Boston police officer Steve Horgan cheers in Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 13, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
By Austin Bumpus, Boston25News.com
Jan 6, 2019

Boston Police Officer Steve Horgan, better known to many as "Bullpen Cop," retired Saturday after 33 years of service.

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Horgan is known by many Red Sox fans for his memorable celebration in the team's bullpen during David Ortiz's grand slam in the 2013 American League Championship Series.

He was congratulated by Capt. Steve Sweeney after he hung his plaque on the District 4 Hall of Fame Wall Saturday afternoon, signaling the end of his long, successful career.

"Long Happy Healthy Retirement Stevie!" Boston Police Relief Association said.

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