Tag Archives: Don Zimmer

Memorabilia, 1978 Style…..

Posted on June 13, 2012 by fenwaypark100

On Monday I wrote about the 1978 Red Sox. Today I give you some “78” memorabilia to bring back that great season. Here’s a good place to start. Rice was in his fourth full season and had become the most feared … Continue reading →

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And on the seventh day He rested…..

Posted on June 10, 2012 by fenwaypark100

And former Red Sox manager Don Zimmer and Jackie Robinson, played golf. Zimmer and Robinson were Brooklyn Dodger teammates from 1954 through 1956. Some interesting tidbits about the former Sox skipper. His first managing job was in 1967 with the … 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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