Category Archives: Fenway Park Other

Now Batting for the 1912 Boston Red Sox, the Second Baseman, Steve Yerkes…..

Posted on January 26, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The other half of the Red Sox double play combination in 1912 was Stephen Douglas Yerkes. Yerkes joined the Red Sox briefly in 1909 but came back to stay in 1911. A native of Hatboro Pennsylvania and a graduate of Millville High School … Continue reading →

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Now Batting for the 1912 Red Sox, Their Captain…..

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The shortstop on the 1912 Red Sox was Charles Francis “Heinie” Wagner. Fiercely loyal, the hardworking, quiet leader was respected by teammates, opponents, management and fans for the 12 years he called Boston and Fenway Park home. “Heinie” Wagner played 983 major league games in … Continue reading →

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“You might as well try to move a stone wall.” Jimmy Callahan

Posted on January 24, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Okay troops, let’s recap a bit. Looking over the 1912 Boston Red Sox, we have met the entire pitching staff, the spectacular outfield of Lewis, Speaker and Hooper and the manager and first baseman, Jake Stahl. Well now let’s move … Continue reading →

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“Attention Please Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Welcome to Fenway Park.” Sherm Feller

Posted on January 23, 2012 by fenwaypark100

SHERM FELLER July 29, 1918-January 27, 1994 When a patron of Fenway Park purchases a ticket to a ball game, their intention is to go see “the Sox”. They will often check to see who they may see pitch, hope … Continue reading →

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“I started thinking, and you know what happens when a lefthander gets to thinking.” Lefty Grove

Posted on January 22, 2012 by fenwaypark100

When Tom Yawkey purchased the Red Sox in 1933 he embarked on a two-pronged journey. First he began an extensive renovation of the 21-year-old Fenway Park and second he committed to restoring the Red Sox to respectability on the baseball field. His first move … Continue reading →

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Rounding Out the Pitching Staff with the Rest of the Boys…..

Posted on January 21, 2012 by fenwaypark100

In 1912, the Boston Red Sox pitchers pitched a total of 1,362 innings. The five gentlemen we have already met, Wood, Bedient, O’Brien, Collins and Hall pitched 1, 241 of them! However there were six other pitchers who saw action … Continue reading →

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Carlos Luis “Charley” Hall…..The Sea Lion.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by fenwaypark100

We have met the four main cogs of the Red Sox rotation of 1912, “Smokey” Joe Wood, Hugh Bedient, “Buck” O’Brien and Ray Collins. There was a fifth man in the mix and his name was Charley Hall. Now before … Continue reading →

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Ray Collins, “he is one of the best pitchers in the American League — one of the two or three best left-handed pitchers in the business.” Clark Griffith

Posted on January 18, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The fourth man in the Red Sox pitching rotation in 1912 was a 25-year-old southpaw from Vermont named Ray Williston Collins. Born in Colchester Vermont, this 6′ 1″, 185lb left-hander had New England roots that literally went back to the beginning and … Continue reading →

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“Pay another buck and travel first class.” George “Duffy” Lewis

Posted on January 17, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The signature of Fenway Park is without a doubt the “Green Monster” or “Monstah” as the locals say. Constructed during Fenway’s renovation in 1934, it may well be the most recognizable feature of any sports venue in American history.  Well even … Continue reading →

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“The man who has found nothing worth dieing for, is not fit to live.” Martin Luther King

Posted on January 16, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Martin Luther King, January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968.  Earl Lawrence Wilson, October 2, 1934-April 23, 2005 Martin Luther King was named pastor of the Dexter Street Baptist Church in 1954 and graduated from Boston University in 1955 with a doctorate … Continue reading →

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