In the midst of the vibrant 2000s era, it’s often overlooked how Kevin Youkilis embarked on his journey with the Red Sox, a three-time All-Star. Drafted by Boston in 2001 in the eighth round, he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2004, a monumental year etched in the memories of Red Sox fans globally. Hailing from Cincinnati, he appeared in 72 games as a rookie for the team that clinched the World Series title, breaking Boston’s nearly nine-decade-long championship drought. The Gold Glove-winning infielder was surrounded by some of…