sentences:  Player-manager Joe Cronin wore number 4 for the Red Sox in every other season between 1935 and 1945; the Red Sox later retired Cronin's number.In a 14-year, 1251-game career, McNair compiled a .274 batting average (1240-for-4519) with 592 runs, 229 doubles, 29 triples, 82 home runs, 633 RBI and 261 bases on balls.He recorded a .950 fielding percentage as an infielder.