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Reflections on a Parade…..

Posted on July 31, 2015 by fenwaypark100

I am back in Florida, arriving Wednesday following two days of driving which included the wonder of the Shenandoah Valley. There is a serenity in weaving through mountain roads and for good measure I encountered a thunder storm or two, a rainbow, a double … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 20, 2012 by fenwaypark100

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The Red Sox have, what could best be described as, a two tier system of recognizing the immortals who have called Fenway Park their home. The top-tier is the retired numbers. These are the creme de la creme,…

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“It would be useless for any player to attempt to explain successful batting.” …..Tris Speaker

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Seventy one years ago yesterday Cleveland Indians third baseman Ken Keltner twice dove to his right and made both plays, robbing Joe DiMaggio of two base hits. It halted history and ended the Yankee Clipper’s record-breaking hitting streak at 56 games. Joe DiMaggio had 91 … Continue reading →

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Of getting over .500 and walk off homers…..

Posted on May 29, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The Red Sox beat the Tigers yesterday 7-4 and for the sixth time this season they pulled even at 24-24. So tonight at Fenway Park, Daniel Bard will attempt, once again, to get the Red Sox over the .500 mark. In … Continue reading →

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Is It Time?????

Posted on May 8, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Is it time for the Sox to pull the trigger? Will Middlebrooks had two home runs, a double and five RBI last night powering the Red Sox out of their losing streak with an 11-5 win over the Royals in … Continue reading →

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The All Fenway Team, The Third Baseman…..

Posted on April 12, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Today I select the third baseman for my All Fenway team. http://mlb.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/all_fenway_team.jsp A heads up to you newer readers and a reminder to the old guard, I am not selecting a best player at each position, rather I am choosing a … Continue reading →

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Banners of Glory, Long May They Wave (Part II)…..

Posted on February 19, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The Van Ness Street Banners of Glory include, the names of all those Red Sox retired  numbers on Fenway’s right field facade who are enshrined in Cooperstown and the five we mentioned Friday. So before we complete the list, let’s have … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Numbers…..

Posted on February 16, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The Red Sox have, what could best be described as, a two tier system of recognizing the immortals who have called Fenway Park their home. The top-tier is the retired numbers. These are the creme de la creme, the pièce de résistance and … 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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