Articles
- "They Were Just One Pitch Away"This article illustrates the wild swing in emotions for the Boston Red Sox, from "almost euphoria" to "bitter disappointment," produced during game six of the 1986 World Series.
- Racial integration and the real curse in the history of the Boston Red SoxExamines the history of black players in the Red Sox organization, one of the last ball clubs to integrate.
- Catching history.The article presents information on several baseball games from 2002 to 2010 in which pitchers from the Boston Red Sox baseball team have not allowed any hits by opposing players. A discussion of games in which pitching was conducted by pitchers Hideo Nomo, Clay Buchholz, Derek Lowe and Jon Lester is presented.
- Sport team identification and belief in team curses: the case of the Boston Red Sox and the Curse of the BambinoBeliefs that certain sport teams are or have been cursed are quite common among sport fans. In this investigation, we sought to identify variables that were independently related to beliefs in one such curse, namely, the Boston Red Sox Curse (i. e., the Curse of the Bambino).
- History versus Harry Frazee: re-revising the storyAn article reviewing Harry Frazee's ownership of the Red Sox. Frazee is known for selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees.
- Boston Red Sox spring training history: from 1901 to 2003Overview of Red Sox Spring Training and the way conditions have changed.
- A Brief History of Fenway ParkAn article from the Historical Journal of Massachusetts covering Fenway Park's history, with photos.
Books
The Teammates by Call Number: GV865.A1 H33 2003ISBN: 140130057XTed Williams, Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio, and Johnny Pesky were all members of the famed 1940's Boston Red Sox. Their legendary careers led the Red Sox to a pennant championship and ensured the men a place in sports history. David Halberstam, the bestselling author of the baseball classic Summer of '49, has followed the members of the 1949 championship Boston Red Sox team for years, especially Williams, Doerr, DiMaggio, and Pesky. In this extremely moving book, Halberstam reveals how these four teammates became friends, and how that friendship thrived for more than 60 years.
Red Sox Century: one hundred years of Red Sox baseball by Call Number: GV875.B62 S76 2000ISBN: 0395884179Traces the history of Boston's baseball team from its inception in 1901 to the present, discussing its past World Series championships, such legendary figures as Cy Young and Babe Ruth, and the future of the team.
Sports Illustrated Fenway : a fascinating first century by ISBN: 9781603209045A centennial tribute by the leading sports magazine combines professional photography with articles and essays by leading Sports Illustrated writers that trace the story of Fenway from its Kenmore Square origins to its current incarnation. Use the Place Hold link to request this item
Game Six: Cincinnati, Boston, and the 1975 world series : the triumph of America's pastime by ISBN: 9781401323103Draws on interviews with players, fans, sportscasters, and historians to recount what many consider to be the most exciting baseball game ever played, an extra-innings classic that featured such players as Pete Rose and Carl Yastrzemski. Use the Place Hold link to request this item
The Boston Red Sox, from Cy to the Kid by ISBN: 0738511536Depicts the early history of the American League franchise from Boston, beginning with pitching legend Cy Young, center fielder Tris Speaker, and a young phenomenon named Babe Ruth, who defined the team's era of dominance that culminated with the 1918 World Series. The franchise's descent in the 1920s is chronicled, followed by the renaissance of the Yawkey era and the arrival of the game's greatest hitter, Ted Williams. Use the Place Hold link to request this item
Rico Petrocelli's Tales from the Impossible Dream Red Sox by ISBN: 9781596701915The 1967 Red Sox defied their critics and emerged victorious in that summer's pennant race. Petrocelli, a major force on the T67 team, gives long-time fans an opportunity to relive that magical, unforgettable season, and younger fans a chance to learn about one of the most popular organizations in sports. Use the Place Hold link to request this item
