L.L.Bean has created a limited edition David Ortiz Commemorative Boat and Tote Bag to honor David Ortiz’s retirement and celebrate his career.
The bag is constructed out of the rain-delay tarps that protected the infield at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox 2014, 2015 and partial 2016 seasons. The bags will feature an exclusive Ortiz-themed graphic, the words “Big Papi” in gold lettering and an interior pocket that reads “LEG3ND4RY,” a nod to his number 34 jersey.
The David Ortiz Commemorative Boat and Tote Bags are $99.95 and will only be available in limited quantities beginning at 9 a.m. on llbean.com, as well as at select L.L.Bean stores beginning at 9 a.m., Friday, September 30. Participating stores include L.L.Bean’s Flagship Store in Freeport, ME, its Massachusetts stores in Burlington, Dedham and Mansfield and its stores in West Lebanon, NH, Cranston, RI, Burlington, VT and South Windsor, CT.
Due to anticipated demand, sales will be limited to one per customer. 34 percent of the net proceeds from the sale of these bags will be donated to the David Ortiz Children’s Fund, a non-profit organization committed to helping children in New England and the Dominican Republic who do not have access to the critical pediatric services they need.
“It’s really special to me that businesses in New England are coming up with ways to support the David Ortiz Children’s Fund during my final season. L.L.Bean and my team have shared a great relationship over the years and I’m happy to be a part of it through this project,” said David Ortiz.
“Considering our long-standing partnership with the Red Sox, we wanted to celebrate Big Papi’s retirement and his extraordinary career in a way that was uniquely L.L.Bean,” said Christina Semanyshyn, partnership marketing manager at L.L.Bean. “And what better way to do that than by honoring a legend with one of our most iconic products, our Boat and Tote Bag. Made from upcycled rain delay tarps used on the field at Fenway Park, we’re giving L.L.Bean and Red Sox fans the chance to own a piece of history from two of New England’s most beloved icons. So congratulations Big Papi and thanks for all of the years of thrilling baseball you’ve provided for countless fans, as well as your contributions to the community.“
The Red Sox and L.L.Bean have a long-standing partnership, which in the last few years included turning the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Fenway Park rain-delay tarps into iconic Boat and Tote Bags for fans. The first bag celebrated the 100th Anniversary of both L.L.Bean and Fenway Park, while the second tote enabled L.L.Bean to offer support to The One Fund Boston after the tragedy at the 2013 Boston Marathon. L.L.Bean also partnered with the Red Sox and Major League Baseball in 2014 to create a tote out of the rain delay tarp that celebrated the Red Sox 2013 championship.
The totes were handcrafted in Maine, just as the outdoor retailer’s signature Boat and Tote has been for more than 65 years.
