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+====== Boston Red Sox ======
+===== The Curse of the Bambino =====
+The "Curse of the Bambino" haunted the Red Sox for 86 years after selling Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919, leading to a championship drought until 2004. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/10/20/babe-ruth-red-sox-curse-of-the-bambino|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Fenway Park: Baseball’s Oldest Stadium =====
+Opened on April 20, 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball and remains a beloved icon of the sport. [([[https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/history|MLB.com]])]
+===== Green Monster Origins =====
+The Green Monster was painted green and cleared of ads in 1947; it stands 37 feet tall and is a trademark of Fenway. [([[https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/04/11/fenway-park-green-monster-history|WBUR]])]
+===== Ted Williams Hits .406 =====
+Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941, the last MLB player to hit over .400 in a full season. [([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willite01.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== 2004 ALCS Comeback =====
+The Red Sox became the first MLB team to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series, stunning the Yankees in the 2004 ALCS. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=1902017|ESPN]])]
+===== David Ortiz: October Legend =====
+David Ortiz hit 17 postseason home runs with the Red Sox and was named 2013 World Series MVP. [([[https://www.mlb.com/redsox/history/postseason-results|MLB.com]])]
+===== Pedro's All-Star Game Dominance =====
+In the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park, Pedro Martínez struck out 5 of the 6 batters he faced and won MVP. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/07/12/pedro-martinez-1999-all-star-game-performance|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Fisk’s Famous Homer =====
+Carlton Fisk's iconic Game 6 walk-off home run in the 1975 World Series is one of baseball’s most replayed moments. [([[https://baseballhall.org/discover/inside-pitch/fisk-hr|Baseball Hall of Fame]])]
+===== 1918: Last Pre-Curse Title =====
+Before 2004, Boston's last championship came in 1918 when they defeated the Cubs. [([[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/28/sports/baseball/red-sox-win-series-and-reverse-curse.html|The New York Times]])]
+===== Manny Being Manny =====
+Manny Ramirez hit 274 home runs during his time with the Red Sox and was 2004 World Series MVP. [([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ramirma02.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Cy Young’s Red Sox Milestone =====
+Cy Young pitched with Boston before 1911, notching 192 of his 511 wins with the franchise. [([[https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/cy-young|SABR]])]
+===== First World Series: 1903 =====
+The Red Sox (then the Boston Americans) won the very first modern World Series in 1903. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/1903-world-series-red-sox-beat-pirates-c303798138|MLB.com]])]
+===== Negro League Recognition =====
+Boston honors the legacy of Black players like Satchel Paige through its celebration of Negro League history. [([[https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/exploring-baseball-history-in-the-negro-league/|Boston Public Library]])]
+===== Red Sox Rejected Jackie Robinson =====
+Jackie Robinson was given a sham tryout by the Red Sox in 1945 — they were the last team to integrate. [([[https://www.npr.org/2023/04/15/1170719451/the-boston-red-sox-and-jackie-robinson-a-history-of-racism|NPR]])]
+===== Pesky Pole Legacy =====
+The right-field foul pole at Fenway is called the Pesky Pole after Johnny Pesky, though the nickname came well after his playing days. [([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peskys-Pole|Britannica]])]
+===== Last to Integrate — Pumpsie Green =====
+In 1959, Pumpsie Green became the first African-American player to suit up for Boston — the last MLB team to integrate. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/06/17/boston-red-sox-pumpsie-green-desegregation-mlb|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Ortiz Hits No. 500 =====
+David Ortiz became the 27th MLB player to hit 500 career home runs in 2015. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/13639672/david-ortiz-hits-500th-career-home-run|ESPN]])]
+===== Mookie Betts Wins MVP =====
+Mookie Betts won the AL MVP in 2018, leading Boston to a 108-win season and a championship. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/mookie-betts-wins-2018-al-mvp-award-c300791078|MLB.com]])]
+===== Clemens’ 20 K’s in 1986 =====
+Roger Clemens became the first MLB pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a 9-inning game on April 29, 1986. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/04/29/roger-clemens-20-strikeout-game-1986-daily-cover|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== The Yankees–Red Sox Rivalry =====
+The Red Sox–Yankees rivalry remains one of sports' most intense, especially after the 2004 ALCS. [([[https://theathletic.com/4915653/2023/10/09/yankees-red-sox-rivalry-mlb|The Athletic]])]
+===== Nomar’s Boston Brilliance =====
+Nomar Garciaparra won AL Rookie of the Year in 1997 and batted .372 in 2000. [([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/garcino01.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Singing “Sweet Caroline” =====
+“Sweet Caroline” has been a Fenway Park tradition since 2002 and plays in the middle of the 8th inning. [([[https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2020/05/18/sweet-caroline-red-sox-fenway-tradition/|Boston.com]])]
+===== JBJ’s ALCS Heroics =====
+Jackie Bradley Jr. won ALCS MVP in 2018 thanks to timely hits and elite defense. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/jackie-bradley-jr-wins-alcs-mvp-c299345110|MLB.com]])]
+===== 2007 World Series Sweep =====
+The Red Sox swept the Rockies in the 2007 World Series behind strong pitching and veteran hitting. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/playoffs2007/news/story?id=3085587|ESPN]])]
+===== Bloody Sock Game =====
+Curt Schilling pitched with torn tendons in his ankle in the legendary “bloody sock” game during the 2004 ALCS. [([[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/schillings-infamous-bloody-sock-going-up-on-auction-block-180950381/|Smithsonian Magazine]])]
+===== J.D. Drew’s ALCS Grand Slam =====
+J.D. Drew hit a crucial grand slam in Game 6 of the 2007 ALCS vs. the Indians. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-alcs-greatest-moments-c299332554|MLB.com]])]
+===== Combined No-Hitter in 2024 =====
+In May 2024, the Red Sox threw a combined no-hitter against the Rays at Tropicana Field. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39320838/boston-red-sox-pitch-combined-no-hitter-rays|ESPN]])]
+===== Bobby Doerr: Red Sox Legend =====
+Bobby Doerr made 9 All-Star teams as a Red Sox second baseman and served as a coach after retirement. [([[https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/doerr-bobby|Baseball Hall of Fame]])]
+===== 4 Titles in 15 Years =====
+Boston won 4 championships (2004, 2007, 2013, 2018), more than any other team in that span. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/10/27/red-sox-four-world-series-championships-since-2004|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== Franchise Record 108 Wins =====
+The Red Sox won a franchise-record 108 games in 2018. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-win-most-games-in-franchise-history-c295926426|MLB.com]])]
+===== Pedroia’s MVP Year =====
+Dustin Pedroia won AL MVP in 2008, leading the league in hits and runs. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3708426|ESPN]])]
+===== Tris Speaker’s Greatness =====
+Tris Speaker hit .337 over his Red Sox career and helped Boston win 1912 and 1915 titles. [([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/speaktr01.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== World Series at Braves Field =====
+The Red Sox played the 1915 and 1916 World Series at Braves Field to accommodate larger crowds. [([[https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/braves-field/|SABR]])]
+===== Mo Vaughn Wins MVP =====
+Mo Vaughn hit 39 homers with 126 RBIs in 1995 to win AL MVP for the Red Sox. [([[https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/03/08/where-are-they-now-mo-vaughn-daily-cover|Sports Illustrated]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Uniform Numbers =====
+The Red Sox were the first AL team to consistently wear uniform numbers, starting in 1931. [([[https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/how-red-sox-got-their-uniform-design|MLB.com]])]
+===== Yaz Wins Triple Crown =====
+Carl Yastrzemski won the 1967 AL Triple Crown with a .326 average, 44 home runs, and 121 RBIs. [([[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/8471975/mlb-triple-crown-winners|ESPN]])]
+===== Lowell Named 2007 WS MVP =====
+Mike Lowell hit .400 in the 2007 World Series and took home MVP honors. [([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/2007-world-series-recap-red-sox-vs-rockies/|Sportsnet]])]
+===== Dwight Evans' Defensive Reputation =====
+Dwight Evans won eight Gold Gloves and had one of the best arms in the game. [([[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/evansdw01.shtml|Baseball-Reference]])]
+===== Buchholz's Rookie No-Hitter =====
+Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in only his second major league start on Sept. 1, 2007. [([[https://www.milb.com/news/10th-anniversary-of-buchholz-no-hitter-251903010|MiLB.com]])]
+===== Lucchino Revitalizes Sox Brand =====
+Larry Lucchino joined the Red Sox in 2002 and played a major role in restoring Fenway and embracing analytics. [([[https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/03/sports/baseball/larry-lucchino-red-sox.html|New York Times]])]
+===== John Henry and the New Era =====
+John Henry led the ownership group that purchased the Red Sox in 2002, ushering in a new championship era. [([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2012/04/25/the-red-sox-ownership-tree/?sh=2cb8014e5361|Forbes]])]
+===== Trot Nixon: Fan Favorite =====
+Known for his gritty play, Trot Nixon became a symbol of the early-2000s "Dirt Dogs" identity. [([[https://www.espn.com/boston/redsox/story/_/id/7724093/trot-nixon-part-red-sox-history-too|ESPN]])]
+===== 2019 London Series =====
+The Red Sox and Yankees played MLB’s first-ever games in Europe in London in 2019. [([[https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-red-sox-london-series-recap|MLB.com]])]

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