100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die (100 Things...Fans Should Know) [Hardcover]

Nick Cafardo (Author)

Book Description

Series: 100 Things...Fans Should Know | Publication Date: April 1, 2008

100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Boston Red Sox. It takes 100-plus years of Red Sox history and distills it to the absolute best and most compelling--identifying in an informative, lively, and illuminating way the personalities, events, and facts every living Red Sox fan should know without hesitation. Read about hugely important Red Sox numbers, like 86, 3,419, and .406. Learn about the memorable moments involving stellar Red Sox players with nicknames like Smoky Joe, Oil Can, and the Splendid Splinter. Other memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls all highlight the list of 100.

Knowledge of the team and its history is the foundation of being a true Red Sox fan. But experience is not far behind. 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die also includes things Red Sox fans should actually see and do before they join Ted Williams and others at the pearly gates. From sitting atop the Green Monster to taking in a brew at the best Red Sox bar in town to visiting the Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame, this book contains numerous suggestions for how to enjoy being a Red Sox fan on a different, more involved, level.

No fan should go to the grave without knowing what's really important about his or her team. No fan would want to. That's why 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is essential for all real Red Sox fans everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

In this book I have tried to include key Red Sox people, events, and moments. I'll take you through the heartache of 1946, 1948, 1949, 1975, 1978, 1986, and 2003. I'll also briefly touch on the dominant Sox teams that won in the early 20th century--in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, and 1918--and the ones that won in the early 21st century, the 2004 and 2007 squads. There has obviously been a lot to cover in between as well--a lot of Teddy Ballgame, a lot of heartache. I'll write about the great players--Cy Young, Carl Yastrzemski, Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Wade Boggs, Bobby Doerr, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez--as well as unexpected heroes like Dave Roberts, George Whiteman, Bernie Carbo, and Bill Mueller. I'll share weird and wonderful events like "the Fog" game in 1986, the 1953 team that scored 17 runs in one inning, and the squad that hit four consecutive home runs in 2007. With so much to cover, 100 snuck up on me very quickly.

--from the introduction by the author

About the Author

Nick Cafardo is the national baseball writer for the Boston Globe and a frequent contributor on the New England Sports Network. Cafardo has covered Major League Baseball and the NFL for more than 25 years. He's authored three other books--None but the Braves, with Tom Glavine; The Impossible Team; and Red Sox: Yesterday and Today.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600780539
• ISBN-13: 978-1600780530
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Massachusetts

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Sour Sox Moments, January 24, 2009

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Alan L. Chase "Al Chase" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die (100 Things...Fans Should Know) (Hardcover)

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox, and that I read voraciously about them (and about many other topics, as well!) So, Christmas and birthdays often bring gifts of Red Sox-related books. This holiday season was no exception. I was pleased to receive Nick Cafardo's recent book highlighting the 100 top things a Red Sox fan should experience and know about the team.

For me, reading Cafardo's literary confection was a quick and amusing walk down memory lane, remembering the sights, sounds and smells of trips to Fenway in the past, and re-visiting the exploits of players from the past 100 years of Red Sox history.

For the casual fan, this book will provide some new information and interesting insights. For the more ardent fans among Red Sox Nation, the book will serve as a handy guidebook through the museum of personal memories.

I enjoyed the book in part because it helped me to reheat and taste again some of the sweet and sour moments that the Red Sox have dished out in my lifetime of following this wondrous team and franchise.

Enjoy.

Al

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Boston, Go Boston, Go Boston, Yeah, Boston!, August 30, 2009

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die (100 Things...Fans Should Know) (Hardcover)

I love the Boston Red Sox and make no bones about it. If you know somebody who is a Red Sox fan, then this is an ideal gift.

This power-packed book provides a lot of very interesting information about the Red Sox and regardless of which teams you support, you will certainly find new reasons to appreciate the Red Sox. Go, Boston!

Readers are treated to the history of this incredible team and you can hear the crack of bats and the roar of the crowd at Boston's Fenway Park. You get to stand at the plate with some memorable players and enjoy the ultimate baseball experience.

Regardless of whether you are an inveterate fan or just a fair weather fan, you will still find the information this book provides interesting. If you are part of Red Sox Nation, then you want this book as your tour guide. Go, Boston!

I love this book and I enjoy savoring memories of good games and two recent Series victories in 2004 and 2007. This wonderful book will hit a home run into the hearts of those who read it. I am proud to say, GO, BOSTON!

Just read this book. You'll be glad you did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red Sox Fan, July 19, 2008

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John D. Mcdonald III - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die (100 Things...Fans Should Know) (Hardcover)

This is a great book. Most of the things in the book a Die Hard Fan would probably know but it is great reading, well written and a perfect way to wile away a summer afternoon.