The Boston Red Sox are one of the oldest, most interesting, and popular teams in the majors. The Sox were once in the same boat as the Chicago Cubs, both teams had the two longest championship droughts in professional sports history, until the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004 that is, and again in 2007. The supposed reason for this drought was because of the “Curse of the Bambino,” the curse started in the year 1919; one season after the Red Sox won the World Series, and then sold away their best player Babe Ruth to the Yankees. The reason for selling was so that the Red Sox owner could invest in a Broadway musical, instead of focusing on selling more Boston Red Sox tickets. After the Red Sox sold Ruth, they endured an 86 year championship drought, during which the Yankees went on the win 24 World Series titles in that time. While Ruth was with the Red Sox, it was said that he helped sell more Boston Red Sox tickets at that time than any other player in their history. He was a multi-talented player that could play the field for four days, and then pack Fenway Park on the fifth day with Boston Red Sox ticket holders while he took the mound and became a dominant pitcher. As was expected by many, when Babe Ruth left, so also did the Boston Red Sox ticket sales.
Fenway Park is currently the oldest MLB stadium having been in service for over 100 years. Fenway Park is known to sell over 3 million Boston Red Sox tickets each year. Accompanying this historic are the extremely passionate fans known throughout baseball as Red Sox Nation. Red Sox Nation is the name adopted by the Red Sox' vast fanbase and the they are known to be the most dedicated fans in all of baseball. Fenway Park is home to the “Green Monster,” the name for the 37 foot high left field fence that is a blessing for right handed hitters. The Green Monster has Monster Seats for who purchased Red Sox tickets and wish to watch the game from on top of the Monster. On the other side of the field is the famed right field foul pole, “Pesky’s Pole”. The pole was famously named after former Red Sox player Johnny Pesky. Red Sox Nation is famously known as the devout fan base and following of the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox Nation is known for buying over 18 million Boston Red Sox tickets over the past 6 years, and filling Fenway Park on a routine basis with the max capacity at 37,495 Boston Red Sox tickets purchasers. Making a trip to Fenway Park and taking in a game alongside Red Sox Nation is definitely something every baseball fan should experience.
6/12/13 - Currently in first place in the AL East is the Boston Red Sox. At 40 and 25 the Red Sox will embark on a division battle with the Tampa Bay Rays. David Ortiz came off the DL and was in full form, He's hitting 313 with 13 home runs and 48 RBIs. The veteran left-hander leads a young team that has managed to both rebuild as well as contend. The Red Sox have bounced back nicely after a subpar year, finishing last and winning only 69 games.