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by David S. Neft (Author), Michael L. Neft (Author), Richard M. Cohen (Author)
The Boston Red Sox Fan Book provides little-known facts, statistics, stories, quotes, nicknames, all-time leaders, rosters, puzzles, and more from over one hundred years of Red Sox history!
The Boston Red Sox were originally named the Pilgrims--but for over one hundred years they have always been Beantown's favorite team, with a history that has been celebrated and mourned by generations of fans.
- Who was the first pitcher to throw a perfect game in the twentieth century?
- Who decided to turn Babe Ruth into an outfielder?
- What was Ted Williams's batting average with one day left in the 1941 season: .406, .399, .3996, or .4001? What happened on that day?
- How many batting titles did Carl Yastrzemski win in his career?
- Which team Roger Clemens's had 20 strikeouts against in a 1986 game? Bring this book to Fenway, or keep it next to your favorite armchair at home, to liven up commercial breaks and rain delays. In no time you'll be an expert on Red Sox trivia!
Author Biography
David S. Neft, Michael L. Neft, Bob Carroll, and Richard M. Cohen are four of baseball's most respected historians. They are also the authors of the Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball series.
Number of Pages: 275
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 01, 2005
