100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die helps Red Sox lovers get the most out of being a fan. It takes years of franchise 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 and breathing fan should know without hesitation. Numbers, nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature plays all highlight the list of 100. Knowledge and memory are an important part of the fabric of being a Red Sox fan. So are experiences. 100 Things also includes things fans should actually see and do before they join their heroes at the Pearly Gates. This book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying your team on a different, more involved, level.

Braves, Giants, Red Sox, Twins Fans Have Reason to Cheer
Baseball fans of the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins rarely have much in common other than their love of the sport. But the expansion of Triumph Books' series '100 Things Fans Should Know or Do Before They Die' gives fans in each market a reason to look forward to the 2011 season. With added sidebars and other information, each book has more than 100 things that baseball fans should know if they want to win every argument with their friends. Not only are there new facts about each team in each book, but there are dozens of things for fans to try - monuments to visit, where to eat or drink and other special destinations that only "true" fans will want to experience. Prove your fanhood with your new copy of this book series with the four new editions: Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.

100 Things Red Sox Fans Press Release

 

"Good times never seemed so good," in the words of Neil Diamond, especially on a beautiful day in Boston at Fenway Park. The tradition of singing "Sweet Caroline" at the stadium started in 1998, and author Nick Cafardo captures this tradition and others in a new book, 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.

 

100 Things Red Sox Fans was created for serious baseball fans and those who want to enhance their Red Sox IQ. It reveals special stories and experiences from fans and memorable moments about past and present players and coaches. As a true Red Sox fan, Cafardo felt compelled to share what's really important and he touches on some of the most famous traditions in Red Sox history including:

 

• The Hot Stove Dinner in the middle of winter
• The history of the legendary Yawkey family
• The great player behind the nickname, "Chicken Man"
• Wally the Green Monster
• The Royal Rooters, Nuf Ced, and the Third-Base Saloon
• The myth behind the idea that lefties can't pitch at Fenway

 

Baseball fans should be aware of these incredible facts, people, and stories that have created such a legacy for the Red Sox over the years. Sherm Feller, Bill "Rough" Carrigan, Ted Williams, Roger Clemens, Johnny Pesky, Dom DiMaggio, Haywood Sullivan, and many more influential people are featured throughout the book.

 

So whether you are watching Wally dance while sitting atop the Green Monster, glancing over at the retired numbers in right-field, or the illuminated Citgo sign in left-field, you know you are part of something special at Fenway. If you want to call yourself a Red Sox aficionado, increase your Red Sox knowledge, and experience the extent of Boston baseball, then 100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is a must read.

 

About the Author:
Nick Cafardo is a sportswriter for The Boston Globe, and for 15 years he covered the Boston Red Sox for not only the The Boston Globe, but also Quincy's Patriot Ledger. Cafardo is the author of None But The Braves with Tom Glavine, and was Boston Magazine's choice for "Boston's Best Sportswriter" in 1994.

 

Contact: Natalie King, Triumph Books, 312-252-1252, n.king@triumphbooks.com

 

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