Massachusetts, Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox major league baseball team. James McLaughlin designed Fenway in 1911. This ballpark was designed with the purpose to serve as a home to the Red Sox organization in Boston. This ballpark has been transformed throughout the years and has also served as a soccer field, hockey arena, football field, and as a concert venue as well. It was created in a rural space back in 1911, where horses were familiar sights on the streets of Boston. Today, Fenway Park
The historical Fenway Park has long made baseball fans feel a sense of nostalgia as they enter the famed venue that has seen the likes of Cy Young, Ted Williams, and Carl Yastrzemski grace the field with their greatness. Just like football has Lambeau Field and basketball has Madison Square Garden, baseball has Fenway Park, a place that oozes with historical significance of one of America’s favorite sports. I have had the privilege to witness a ballgame in this magnificent stadium and the experience
such a long time. Then you have the one and only Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Fenway Park is the longest standing and is still being used of all the Major League ballparks in the United States. Throughout the 100 years of Fenway Park's existence it has been built, named, burned down, rebuilt, and a whole lot of adding on to the ballpark. The building and naming of Fenway Park goes back to 1912 with the help of John Taylor. Fenway Park was built by a wealthy man named John Taylor. He was
Long Paper: William Wordsworth; A Red Sox Fan Indeed One would not usually associate baseball, America's favorite pastime, with English romantic poets of the 18th and 19th century. Certainly, the thought of modern American baseball does not initially trigger notions of the sublime, natural scenes, and individual spirituality. Yet, what could be more poetic than the end of a curse, the greatest comeback in sports history, and the end of an 86 year drought without a championship? What is more
interviews we have found a couple unique trends that seem to be relational to both of our interviewees. Based on the questions, answers, and conversations, we have gained a valuable amount of incite on motivations and themes that seem to underline the Fenway/Red Sox experience for college students. Some of the most important findings that we received from
greatest baseball players this world has ever seen. When he started his career as a Major League Baseball player everyone could tell that he was going to be an original. What he is most remembered for is his incredible ability to smash a ball out of the park or hit the wall every time he came up to bat. Ruth is considered to be one of the greatest baseball legends ever to step to the plate, breaking and keeping many records and establishing him as one of the many top baseball legends to live. On February
that I will always remember, One game in particular I most remember is my first Red Sox game at Fenway Park. My story and experience takes places long time ago, but to me it feels just like yesterday. I remember it so clearly, it was Saturday June 10, 2006. I got tickets for the game from my actual father, but he could not attend the game, thus giving me the tickets to my first Red Sox game at Fenway Park. The Red Sox that day were schedule to play the Texas Rangers in a day-night doubleheader. The
lost that first game, but went on to win the very first “modern” World Series” in 1903 and repeated as champions of the American League in 1904(Frommer, 2004). In 1910 the name Boston Red Sox became official and in April of 1912 they moved into Fenway Park which was a momentous period for the Red Sox. They again won the World Series and the American League pennant that year. The team was well rounded with great pitching, hitting and out fielding, enabling the Red Sox to go on and win repeated pennants
On February 6, 1895, Kate Schamberger Ruth gave birth to her first child. George Herman Ruth, Jr. was born in the house of his grandparents in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the first of eight children born to Kate and George Herman Ruth. Unfortunately, most of the children died in infancy, and only George, Jr. and his sister Mamie survived to lead a full life. Ruth's father worked as a bartender and ultimately opened his own tavern. He and his wife spent little time with their son because they worked
Hospital BOSTON, September 12, 1918 Dear Journal, The Great War rages on. An influenza epidemic claims the lives of several Americans. But, the Boston Red Sox have done it again. Last night, in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park (thanks to Carl Mays' three-hitter), the Boston Red Sox won their fifth World Series championship--amid death and disease, a reason to live ... Babe Ruth and the 1918 Red Sox. If I die today, at least I lived to see the Sox win the championship
The Atlanta Falcons are a Southern professional football team located in Atlanta, GA. The Falcons were formed in 1966 by Rankin M. Smith. They have been playing the NFL 51 years. The division they play in is the NFC South, in which they are the oldest team to be in the south besides the Miami Dolphins. They are known for winning multiple division championships and making their first Super bowl appearance in 1998. Some of things that the Falcons are known for is their slogan “Rise Up”, the use of
places than just catch a ballgame. Before you head out to watch a ballgame, you can always check for interesting attractions on TopView. It’s almost a rite of passage to grab something to eat when you’re at the ballgame. Sure, a dog at the baseball park is like a tradition, but there are a few very intriguing options to dine at The Big Apple’s sports stadiums. Here are some unique restaurants at each of New York’s sports stadiums where fans can eat. Yankee Stadium With over two dozen permanent concessions
Not all American legends live a wonderful life. For example, there was Babe Ruth. In the early years of the 1900's, the baseball life of 'The Great Bambino' had begun. The legend of Babe Ruth, born George Ruth, Jr., is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player. For instance, everybody knows how great a hitter Babe was, and virtually invented the homerun. But, not everybody knows what a great person he was when it came to children. Babe Ruth possessed the attribute of being brutal and
greatest game in the world. I will not only get to watch the game of baseball, but I will also get to watch my favorite team, the Texas Rangers, play. Globe life Park is an amazing place with amazing experiences. Globe Life Park is a place where I can experience my favorite sport and my favorite team. When I step into Globe Life Park the atmosphere changes. The air around me feels heavier and the sound traveling through it is amplified and echoes off the thick concrete structure. That feeling sends
“Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd.” Every time I hear this song sung, it reminds me of my favorite sport, baseball. I love baseball and I love watching the Chicago Cubs. If I had to choose a place where I would always be perfectly content, I would choose historic Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs. Wrigley Field is more than just a landmark to me. It is a place that reminds me of my childhood, gives me a sense of belonging, and gives me a sense that I can reach
How many people do you think have ever gone to a baseball game? 100 Million? 500 Million? 1 Billion? If you guessed 3.4 Billion, then you are right. That’s right. To be exact, 3,401,966,150 people have ever gone to a baseball game as of 2016. That number is sure to increase in the coming years. Baseball is a sport in which you hit the ball to score runs. It has a Major League, the MLB. It has included famous players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson(more on him later), Barry Bonds, and many more. I
of a crowd. The rush of the fans, the excitement of all the people screaming, the adrenaline you get for when it’s the top of the 9nth and your team is up by 1 just need to get the outs. The best thing I did when I went was had the food. The ball parks food u would think it wont be
On July 4th, 1939, the New York Yankees honored a legend and a hero, Lou Gehrig, who was asked to give a speech to the fans at Old Yankee Stadium. He gave his “Farewell to Baseball Address,” Lou Gehrig shows how honored he was to have played baseball with many great teammates by using thankful speeches for his teammates and associates and to put at ease all of his baseball fans who were worried about his deadly disease. To show his illustrious life and career are not to be overshadowed by the recent
Everyone knows that when it comes to America’s favorite pastime, it’s baseball. And the best place to watch baseball is Wrigley Field in Chicago Illinois. From the sights of the exposed Iron girders to the beautifully manicured field and green ivy walls, everything you see displays baseball in its purest form. The smell of beer, hot dogs, and crackerjacks fill the air. The sounds of the fans cheering on the Cubbies and the shouts stadium vendors selling their snacks provides an undeniably warm, welcoming
From the bright lights, the 48, 114 seats filled with faithful fans and divergent foes and the stories day in and day out that will forever remain make up this one magnificent place. This is Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. home of the Texas Rangers. It occupies 270 acres and was opened up for play on April 1, 1994. I took this photo myself during last year’s playoff series. It is amazing how much detail was put into making this great ballpark. It is unbelievable how the colors, textures, shapes