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E:60: Jonny Gomes

Life and death tattoos adorn the body of Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes. They serve as outward reminders of a lost friend and the fragility of life which Gomes will never forget. Twice he almost died. Twice it came down to simple chance. He is alive and a Major Leaguer today as the result of a coin toss. And he never forgets how lucky he is to still be alive.