Generations
at Fenway Park
Though generations have come and gone,
Fenway Park remains, much like it did the day it opened on April
20, 1912. The home of the Boston Red Sox resounds with the echoes
of great baseball players, such as Cy Young, Babe Ruth, Jimmy
Collins, Duffy Lewis, Tris Speaker, Harry Hooper, Joe Cronin,
Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, Jimmie Foxx, Carlton
Fisk, Jim Rice and Carl Yastrzemski.
Lodging Near Fenway Park
Looking for comfortable and convenient lodging just a short drive
from Fenway Park? The Best Western – Rockland,
located in the suburbs of Boston, features oversized accommodations,
impressive amenities, complimentary
deluxe breakfast, and personal service in a location
that surrounds you in rustic charm, culture, recreation, beaches,
lakes, golf courses and the arts. The hotel offers exciting
new packages and pet
friendly guestrooms!
Fenway Park History
Fenway Park is actually the second home for the Boston Red Sox.
In 1901, the Boston Pilgrims became one of the charter members
of the fledgling American League. The Pilgrims played ball at
the Huntington Avenue Grounds, now a part of Northeastern University's
campus. Boston Globe owner General Charles Henry Taylor, a Civil
War veteran, bought the team for his son John I. Taylor in 1904.
In 1907, owner Taylor changed the club's name from the Pilgrims
to the Red Sox. In 1910, Taylor built a new ballpark for his
Red Sox. Taylor dubbed the ballpark Fenway Park because of its
location in the Fenway section of Boston.
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Diffy’s
Cliff at Fenway Park
Fenway Park's peculiar dimensions were not intended to provide a
tempting target for home run hitters, but to keep non-paying customers
out of the park. In left field, there was a steep 10-foot embankment
that ran in front of the wall where fans were allowed to sit. The
Sox' Duffy Lewis was so skilled at playing balls hit to the ledge
that it became known as Duffy's Cliff.
Red Sox Pictures and Memorabilia at Fenway Park
Fenway Park is heaven is for Red Sox fans! Retail shops at Fenway
sell jerseys, caps, pictures, autographs, authentic player uniforms,
collectibles, memorabilia, novelties, art, CDs and all kinds
of fan fare. You can even purchase everlasting frames pictures
of famous Boston Red Sox games and all-star highlights! |
