Tag Archives: 1986 World Series

“Love Wins Mitch, Love Always Wins”….. Morrie Schwartz

Posted on January 27, 2016 by fenwaypark100

I have never been one of the celebratory New Years Eve types; always looking at the start of a New Year as a time of reflection and introspection. Solemnity, more than revelry, has always seemed  far more appropriate for the … Continue reading →

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Revel in Every Minute, It Could be a Lifetime Before You See the Likes of This Again…..

Posted on January 12, 2015 by fenwaypark100

On Saturday, I gathered at my brother’s house with friends and family far away from the frigid confines of Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts. The reason? To watch this guy….. lead these guys….. against….. these guys! It was the least … Continue reading →

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And on the seventh day He rested…..

Posted on June 24, 2012 by fenwaypark100

And Marty Barrett played golf. Marty was the Red Sox first round pick in the secondary phase of the 1979 draft. While playing for the Pawtucket Red Sox in 1981, he scored the winning run in the 33rd inning of … Continue reading →

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The Steamer, The Dodger of History’s Bullets…..

Posted on May 15, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Last week I wrote about the longest games played at Fenway Park and that brought me back in touch with an old Fenway friend, Bob “Steamer” Stanley, who is a very rare breed. He pitched 13 seasons in the big leagues … Continue reading →

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“What goes around comes around, I just didn’t realize it comes around that fast.” Marty Barrett Red Sox Second Baseman 1986

Posted on February 5, 2012 by fenwaypark100

There are catch phrases, buzz phrases, and words that are meaningful to Red Sox fans. They invoke all sorts of emotion and angst. For example, Game Six, “67“, “04″ bring smiles and warmth. But there are others that bring well, let’s just say not … Continue reading →

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