Rod Carew Becomes U.S. Citizen at 78

Rod Carew, the legendary Hall of Famer and former MLB player, officially became a U.S. citizen at the age of 78 during a ceremony in Santa Ana, California, on August 23, 2024. Having moved to the U.S. from Panama at the age of 14, Carew expressed joy at finally obtaining citizenship, stating, 'I don’t know what took me so long!' Throughout his life, he has been a significant figure in baseball and a dedicated advocate for pediatric leukemia awareness following the loss of his daughter. Carew's achievements include winning the American League Rookie of the Year in 1967 and the MVP award in 1977, and he emphasized his desire to give back to the country that has provided him with so much. The swearing-in was attended by family, friends, and former teammates, marking a long-awaited milestone in Carew's life.