100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Description

With 100-plus years of Red Sox history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all things Red Sox covers the tradition of singing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" at the stadium, the history of the Yawkey family, Wally the Green Monster, and the myth that lefties can't pitch at Fenway Park. Now updated through the 2013 World Series win, the book includes information about the signing of Shane Victorino and John Farrell taking over as manager.

Nick Cafardo is a sportswriter for the Boston Globe who has been covering the New England Patriots since 1996 and previously covered the Boston Red Sox for 15 years. He also covered the Red Sox for the Patriot Ledger. He was chosen by Boston Magazine as Boston's Best Sportswriter in 1994. Cafardo is the author of The Impossible Team: The Worst to First Patriots' Super Bowl Season and the coauthor of None but the Braves: A Pitcher, a Team, a Champion. He lives in Boston. Dave Roberts is a former MLB outfielder most notable for The Steal in Boston's 2004 postseason campaign. He is currently the bench coach for the San Diego Padres, for whom he was previously first base coach. He lives in San Diego.