Accomplised first in 1903, and repeated 4 more times in the following 15 years, the Sox looked like a dynasty in the making. Then, in one of the most brilliant baseball moves of all time, they sold one George Herman Ruth to the NY Yankees, at Christmas time, in 1919. A better gift the Yankees never received. The rest was history, and the begining of - the Curse of the Bambino. For 86 long years.
Not until 2004 could the beleagured team break through to put the curse in its proper place, the graveyard of baseball paranoia. Since then, they have won 3 Series titles in 10 years. From last place in 2012 to the top of the world in 2013, the Sox appear to be hatching another run at lasting glory. And they've done it by staying, for the most part, under the radar, quietly going about the business of winning baseball games. For example, of the 12 World Series they've played in, they have won 8 of them. Get them there, and they deliver. Not too shabby.
So congrats gents, well played. Well deserved. Now, please, for the love of God - shave! You look like what I can only describe by using an endearing quote from the movie "Serpico," and it can't be repeated in this forum. Lather up boys!
Coach Mac Quote: "When the leaves turn brown, the Red Sox WILL wear the crown."
Amen coach!
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