2000April 18, 1950: Sam "The Jet" Jethroe makes his debut for the Braves to become the first African-American to play for a Boston major league baseball team; Jethroe, a veteran of the Negro Leagues who will go on to win National League Rookie of the Year honors, contributes two hits including a home run in an 11-4 Braves win over the New York Giants.(24)
CELEBRATING NINE RED SOX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
When the 2018 Boston Red Sox won Game Five against the Los Angeles Dodgers the club became, and still remain, the only MLB team to win four World Championships in the 21st Century!
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CELEBRATING NINE RED SOX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
When the 2018 Boston Red Sox won Game Five against the Los Angeles Dodgers the club became, and still remain, the only MLB team to win four World Championships in the 21st Century!
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
ELIJAH “PUMPSIE” GREEN
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Roosevelt Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers in a game against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, becoming the first African-American Major League Baseball player in the 20th century.
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ELIJAH “PUMPSIE” GREEN
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Roosevelt Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers in a game against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, becoming the first African-American Major League Baseball player in the 20th century.
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
BOSTON RED SOX SPRING TRAINING HISTORY: 1901-2023
This will be the Red Sox 32nd spring training camp in Fort Myers. Their 32 years in Fort Myers is their longest stay in any location.
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BOSTON RED SOX SPRING TRAINING HISTORY: 1901-2023
This will be the Red Sox 32nd spring training camp in Fort Myers. Their 32 years in Fort Myers is their longest stay in any location.
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
Boston Baseball History Presentations
Herb Crehan Speaks Frequently on Boston Baseball History to Groups Throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
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