As we had learned earlier in the week, Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay was set to become a United States citizen after passing his citizenship test.
On Thursday morning at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Bay, along with 359 others, were sworn in as citizens of the United States. Bay will now carry dual citizenship as he was born in Canada.
“It’s exciting,” Bay said recently. “My wife is American and both my girls are American as well. This is where I spend most of my time. Although it is a big deal, it doesn’t mean I cease being Canadian. I’ll always be Canadian. I understand, for a lot of people, this is a very big deal, and I’m pretty excited.”
Designated hitter David Ortiz became a citizen of the United States last season. Former Red Sox and current Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez became a United States citizen back in 2004.
Bay officially becomes US citizen [RedSox.com]
