Club History
33 entries in the Boston Red Sox compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Babe Ruth Era Begins (1914)The Bambino's Boston beginnings: from promising pitcher to slugging outfielder.Founding of Boston Americans (1901)Original American League franchise, first modern World Series champions.Curse of the Bambino EstablishedThe curse that haunted Boston for 86 years, broken in 2004.First World Series Win (1903)The Boston Red Sox: Nine World Series titles, a legacy of triumph and heartbreak, and the Fenway Park Opens (1912)The oldest active ballpark in MLB, home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912.Bill Buckner Error (1986)The 1986 World Series error that haunted a legend.Boston Strong Season (2013)The 2013 Red Sox: a 97-win season, a 'Boston Strong' rallying cry, and a World Series chamCarlton Fisk Home Run (1975)The iconic 12th-inning walk-off home run by Carlton Fisk in Game 6 of the 1975 World Serie2018 World Series ChampionshipThe 2018 Boston Red Sox: 108 wins, a franchise record, and a World Series championship.World Series Win (2007)Red Sox sweep Rockies for seventh World Series titleFenway ParkThe oldest active ballpark in MLB, home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912.Johnny PeskyMr. Red Sox: A lifetime of baseball in Boston1967 Impossible DreamThe Impossible Dream: Boston's 1967 pennant run1975 World SeriesThe 1975 World Series: A seven-game classic between the Red Sox and Reds, featuring CarltoNew York YankeesThe most successful franchise in MLB history, with 27 World Series championships.Curse of the BambinoThe superstitious curse that haunted the Boston Red Sox for 86 years, ending with their 20Bill BucknerRed Sox first baseman whose 1986 World Series error became legendary.David OrtizBig Papi: Red Sox legend, Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest clutch hitters in basebalBoston AmericansThe Boston Red Sox: Nine World Series titles, Fenway Park since 1912, and a rivalry for thPedro MartinezDominican-born Hall of Fame pitcher who dominated for the Red Sox and won three Cy Young ACy YoungThe winningest pitcher in MLB history and namesake of the Cy Young Award.Joe CroninHall of Fame shortstop, manager, and AL president who led the Red Sox to the 1946 pennant.Harry FrazeeThe theatrical owner who sold Babe Ruth and sparked the Curse of the Bambino.Sale of Babe Ruth to YankeesThe Bambino: From Red Sox pitcher to Yankee legend.Early Dynasty Championships (1903-1918)Five World Series titles in the early dynasty era (1903–1918).Boston Americans FoundingThe original 1901 American League charter club that immediately challenged Boston's Nation1986 World Series Collapse vs MetsThe 1986 World Series: A collapse that became legend.Roger Clemens Dominance EraThe fiercest rivalry in American sports, spanning over 120 seasons.2003 ALCS Collapse vs YankeesThe fiercest rivalry in American sports, defined by curses, comebacks, and historic postse1975 World Series Game Six Home RunCarlton Fisk's walk-off home run in Game 6. A Reds comeback in Game 7. That's the whole st2004 World Series Championship VictoryThe 2004 Red Sox ended an 86-year championship drought with a historic comeback and a Worl2007 World Series Back-to-Back TitleThe clean sweep that locked in Boston's modern dynasty.Nomar Garciaparra Rookie SensationThe golden shortstop who defined Fenway Park in the late nineties.
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