Club History
27 entries in the Boston Red Sox compendium.
Babe Ruth Era Begins (1914)The Bambino's Boston beginnings: from promising pitcher to slugging outfielder.Founding of Boston Americans (1901)The Boston Red Sox began in 1901 as one of the original franchises of the American League.Curse of the Bambino EstablishedThe curse that haunted Boston for 86 years, broken in 2004.Fenway Park Opens (1912)America's Most Beloved BallparkBill Buckner Error (1986)Bill Buckner was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for five…Boston Strong Season (2013)Worst to first: the 2013 champions.Carlton Fisk Home Run (1975)The iconic 12th-inning walk-off home run by Carlton Fisk in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, a moment forever…World Series Win (2007)2007: Boston's second title in four years, capped by a World Series sweep.Fenway ParkAmerica's oldest active ballpark, 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 Fisk's walk-off and…New York YankeesThe Bronx club on the other side of baseball's best-known rivalry.Curse of the BambinoThe superstitious curse that haunted the Boston Red Sox for 86 years, ending with their 2004 World Series…Bill BucknerRed Sox first baseman whose 1986 World Series error became legendary.David OrtizBig Papi: Hall of Fame slugger who broke the Red Sox curse and set DH records.Boston AmericansThe Boston Red Sox: Nine World Series titles, Fenway Park since 1912, and a rivalry for the ages.Pedro MartinezDominican-born Hall of Fame pitcher who dominated the steroid era with a 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts.Cy YoungThe winningest pitcher in MLB history, with 511 victories and a perfect game.Joe CroninHall of Fame shortstop, player-manager, and American League president.Harry FrazeeTheatrical producer and Red Sox owner who sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees.Sale of Babe Ruth to YankeesThe Bambino and Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, transformed baseball with his power hitting and remains an…Early Dynasty Championships (1903-1918)Five World Series titles in the early dynasty era (1903–1918).Boston Americans FoundingThe original Boston Americans: champions from the start.1986 World Series Collapse vs MetsThe 1986 World Series: A collapse that became legend.2003 ALCS Collapse vs YankeesThe Red Sox–Yankees rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New…1975 World Series Game Six Home RunThe 1975 World Series: A seven-game classic featuring Carlton Fisk's iconic walk-off home run.
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