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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Former Sox Exec Lajoie Passes Away

Longtime baseball executive and former Red Sox consultant Bill Lajoie passed away on Tuesday at age 76. Reportedly, he was a prime mover of the trade that sent Hanley Ramirez to the Marlins for Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell. After Theo Epstein's brief departure in 2005, Lajoie helped run baseball operations on Yawkey Way and supposedly pushed for the trade that helped lead to the 2007 World Championship. Lajoie was most famous for building the 1984 World Championship Tigers club.

Vote On Gonzalez Nickname

You can log on to the NESN website to make your choice from among four potential nicknames for new Red Sox first baseman, Adrian Gonzalez. VOTE HERE.

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HOF'er Gammons Addresses BoSox

The Hot Stove Luncheon of the BoSox Club was held today at the Newton Marriott. Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons (NESN, MLB Network) addressed the gathering of over 200 Sox fans and talked about the myriad of options the Red Sox will face in this sure-to-be-wild off-season. He revealed that the Yankee brain trust was in Arkansas today wining and dining Cliff Lee and also surmised that the Sox will have their pick of bullpen options among "20 or 30 possibilities" on the open market to fill in behind Papelbon and Bard. Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino was also present to accept a $22,000 check from the BoSox Club to the Red Sox Foundation.

(Photo by Ernie Paicopolos)

Rico And Kalish Highlight August Luncheon

Red Sox legend Rico Petrocelli and rookie star Ryan Kalish highlighted an exciting August luncheon for BoSox Club members. Also in attendance were Mariners relief pitcher Brian Sweeney and M's coach and former Sox outfielder Lee Tinsley.

Rico told some great stories of his experiences in the 1967 and 1975 World Series, as well as reflecting on the importance of 1967 in transforming forever the character of Red Sox Nation.

Kalish talked about the thrill of competing in the big leagues and the need to be able to beat the best pitch of the best pitchers. He also spoke about the crazed intensity of teammate Dustin Pedroia.

These are the kinds of "behind the scenes" insights you get with membership in the BoSox Club. Join today!

Dewey And Zim Highlight June Luncheon

Two great Red Sox names from the 1970's—former manager Don Zimmer and right-fielder Dwight Evans—addressed the June BoSox Club luncheon at the Westin in Waltham on June 30th.

Dewey recounted his experiences in the 1975 World Series and traded stories with '75 Reds Alum Rawly Eastwick.

Zimmer spoke about his joy filling out the same line-up card of All-Starts on the late '70's Red Sox teams—including the likes of Evans, Rice, Lynn, Fisk, Remy and Burelson.