Ted Postage Stamp Aprroved!

It was a long time coming, but the U.S. Postal Service has approved a Ted Williams stamp—to be joined in a series with stamps for Larry Doby, Willie Stargell and Joe DiMaggio.

Thousands of fans from around the world helped in the effort to get this stamp approved, but none more than Bruce Donahue—past president of the BoSox Club. He deserves the lion's share of credit for persevering through all the ups and downs of the approval process. Congratulations, Bruce! A great Red Sox player and a great American is finally being honored with a commemorative stamp.

Dewey & Aviles At BoSox Lunch

Red Sox legend Dwight Evans (pictured here) and newcomer Mike Aviles addressed today's BoSox Club Luncheon at the Waltham Westin Hotel.

Dewey recounted his memories of both the 1975 and 1986 World Series—divulging that he has yet to watch any highlight films of the latter. Mike Aviles—who came over in a trade from Kansas City at the deadline—is thrilled to have a real opportunity at a ring. He talked about his impressive rise from Division 2 college ball through the minors to the bigs.

The BoSox Club is the official booster club of the Red Sox. You can get to great events like this by joining the club at our main website HERE.

BoSox Club Presents Check To Wake

BoSox Club President Steve Dukeman presents a check from the club to Red Sox star Tim Wakefield.

Williams, Geddy, Herrmann Visit BoSox

Red Sox left-handed reliever Randy Williams (pictured) joined members of the BoSox Club for their luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Waltham on Wednesday, August 3rd. Randy talked about his path to the major leagues, and discussed his interactions with 2004 Red Sox hero Kevin Millar—who attended the same college as Randy.

Also on hand were Rich Gedman, star of the 1986 American League Championship Red Sox, and current hitting coach of the Lowell Spinners. Rich recounted stories about that great '86 team and, in particular, his role in the 20-strikeout game by Roger Clemens.

Former Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Trupiano emceed the event, which also included Indians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus, and the Tribe's right-handed relief pitcher, Frank Herrmann (a Harvard graduate).

BoSox President Profiled On MLB.com

BoSox Club President Steve Dukeman was profiled recently in an article on MLB.com. The article traces Steve's die-hard following of the Red Sox from his youth to his current position of leadership in the club.

You can also vote for Steve as MLB's "All Together" Red Sox fan. Voting takes place through Saturday, July 30th. VOTE FOR STEVE DUKEMAN HERE.

'Oil Can', Andrew Miller Visit BoSox Club

Lanky (6'7") Red Sox left-handed starter Andrew Miller visited the BoSox Club at their luncheon today at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. Also in attendance were former Sox star Dennis 'Oil Can' Boyd—of the 1986 American League Championship team.

Radio and TV personality Dale Arnold emceed the event, which also included appearances by Bob Davis (long-time Royals broadcaster) and Royals LHP Tim Collins (from Worcester, MA).

Oil Can shared his advice with the attendees (and the two young pitchers) by stressing "first-pitch strikes" and "pitching to contact" to get hitters out. He talked about how even power pitchers—like his former teammate Roger Clemens—pitched to contact. As "The Can" pointed out, this also leads to shorter ballgames.

BoSox VP Runs For Charity!

For the second consecutive year, BoSox Club Vice President Paul Shorthose led the BoSox Club Team in the Run To Home Base at Fenway Park on May 22nd. The event honors all veterans and raises funds for the Home Base Program, which provides clinical care, education, research and community outreach to the many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with combat stress and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their families.

Paul (pictured here with teammate Katherine Gardner) and the BoSox Club Team raised $3,755!

Bill Buckner Attends BoSox Luncheon

The great Bill Buckner appeared at today's BoSox Club luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. Hundreds of Red Sox fans enjoyed listening to 'Billy Buck' recount stories of his playing days with the Dodgers, Cubs and Red Sox.

Also on hand were Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald, Judd Sirott of the Cubs broadcast team, and WEEI personality Jon Rish. You can enjoy great events like this by joining the BoSox Club at our website, www.bosoxclub.com

Help The BoSox Team's Run!

For the second consecutive year, BoSox Club Vice President Paul Shorthose will be leading the BoSox Club Team in the upcoming Run To Home Base at Fenway Park. The event honors all veterans and raises funds for the Home Base Program, which provides clinical care, education, research and community outreach to the many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with combat stress and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their families.

Help Paul and the the BoSox Club Team by donating HERE.

New BoSox Club Website!

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BoSox Luncheon Schedule For 2011

Remembering Jackie Jensen

For those of us old enough and lucky enough to have seen Jackie Jensen play for the Red Sox, it's one of the few good memories of an era when not much went right for the Carmine Hose. Jensen—who broke into the big leagues as a Yankee—came to the Red Sox in a "Heathcliff Slocumb-like" deal in 1953. Jackie was shipped to Fenway from the Washington Senators for two immortals—Mickey McDermott and Tom Umphlett. McDemott had a decent .500 pitching career and Umphlett retired at age 25.

Jackie Jensen patrolled right field in Boston for seven years—hitting .282 with a .374 OPB. He was an All-Star twice and launched 170 home runs for the Sox. In 1958 he hit 35 home runs and knocked in 122—he was the American League MVP. Not a bad trade. Jackie died far too soon at age 55 in 1982. Had he lived, he would have been 84 years old today. We will always remember him as the dynamic right-handed counter-punch to Ted Williams.

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