Boston Red Sox — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Boston Red Sox

Est. 1901

The Boston Red Sox are one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchises. Founded in 1901 as the Boston Americans, the team adopted the “Red Sox” name in 1908. They are one of the American League’s eight charter franchises and have played at Fenway Park since 1912—the...

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Years Old
8
Chapters
Elite
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Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

The Boston Red Sox are one of Major League Baseball's most iconic franchises. Founded in 1901 as the Boston Americans, the team adopted the "Red Sox" name in 1908.

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

Boston Red Sox - Championships World Series Championships (9) 1903 World Series Champions Manager: Jimmy Collins Record: 91-47 (Regular Season) Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates Result: 5-3 series win (best-of-nine) Key Players: Cy Young, Jimmy Collins, Chick Stahl Notable: First modern World...

03

The Work

Defining Moments

Boston Red Sox - Team Records Best Record (Wins) Individual Single Season Records (Batting) 191 (MLB record) On-Base Percentage *Note: Hack Wilson played for multiple teams; Red Sox record is David Ortiz (148 RBI in 2005) Individual Single Season Records (Pitching) 1937-1951, 1953 Batting...

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Ted Williams is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. The San Diego native played his entire 19-year career with the Red Sox, interrupted twice by military service in World War II and the Korean War.

05

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

> "We don't just want to beat the Yankees. We want to bury them." > — David Ortiz

Curse of the Bambino.

— Boston Red Sox - Overview

logo has been used in various forms since 1901 - The hanging red sock logo was introduced in 1908 ### Logo Evolution - 1901-1907: Various

— Boston Red Sox - Overview

designs as the Boston Americans - 1908: The first

— Boston Red Sox - Overview

name and logo - 1933: Current stylized

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introduced - 2009: Updated hanging socks logo ### Uniforms - **Home:** White with red piping and

— Boston Red Sox - Overview

Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1901 Team Information Competition Achievement
1901 Franchise History Competition Achievement
1901 Founding Competition Achievement
1901 Brand Identity Competition Achievement
1901 Colors Competition Achievement
1901 Logo Evolution Competition Achievement
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