BoSox Club Highlights
Highlights from the Great Fenway Park Writers Series Event on June 25, 2020
On June 25th, the Great Fenway Park Writers Series held a relaunch of their literary forums with a zoom discussion with Award-winning journalist John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle and co-author of 24: Life Stories and Lessons From the Say Hey Kid. The New York Times best-selling book is co-authored by a man widely regarded as the greatest player in baseball history, Willie Mays. It was the first event of the forum since the death of its founder, George Mitrovich.
Joining Shea were: Larry Lucchino, former President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox; Rachel Mitrovich, George's niece; Dick Flavin, Honorary Poet Laureate of the BoSox Club, Boston Red Sox Poet Laureate, and New York Times Best Selling author; and Julian McWilliams, who covers the Red Sox for the Boston Globe, grew up in Harlem playing Little League across the street from the Polo Grounds, and developed a lifelong passion for Mays after listening to his grandfather's many stories about the Hall of Famer.
Ken Burns: "Baseball is a mirror of our country"
By KEN BURNS | CBS NEWS June 28, 2020
This is Ebbets Field in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City on April 15, 1947. It's opening day, and more than 26,000 fans have turned out to see first baseman, number 42, Jack Roosevelt Robinson, in his debut game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Play Ball!
Major League Baseball has officially announced a plan to return to play that features players reporting for training by July 1, leading up to a proposed 60-game regular-season schedule anticipated to begin on July 23 and 24. "Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon." The decision was reached Monday by a unanimous vote of the 30 MLB clubs under the terms of the March 26 agreement struck by the league and the MLB Players Association that came after Spring Training camps were shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league asked the MLBPA to confirm that players could report to training camps by July 1, which the union agreed to on Tuesday. MLB is working with a variety of public health experts, infectious disease specialists and technology providers on a comprehensive approach that aims to facilitate a safe return.
Club Membership Benefits
When you think about it, your BoSox Club Membership might be one of the best deals you have! For less than $100 a year, here some of the things you get:
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- Exclusive access to Spring Training tickets and Special Events at JetBlue Park.
- Free official Red Sox Media Guide - the same one used by Jerry Remy and Dave O'Brien.
- Access to BoSox Club monthly luncheons (Members can bring guests), during the season, with Red Sox and visiting team current and former players and coaches. A unique way to entertain business guests, friends or family members.
- Family Day at Fenway Park - featuring pre-game Q&A with Sox players, plus hot dog, soda and game ticket.
- 10% discount at the Red Sox Team Fenway Store.
- Chance to win one-of-a-kind Red Sox memorabilia in BoSox Club Raffles at events and our annual major raffle.
- The satisfaction of helping the Club support important charities-like the Red Sox Foundation, Jimmy Fund other related charities.
- Youth summer campership program that provides scholarships to area baseball and softball camps.
- Unique BoSox Club merchandise to spoil friends, family or even yourself and celebrate your pride of being a BoSox Club member and Red Sox fan.
And, on top of all those benefits, you can be proud to say you are a member of the oldest and largest fan club in all Major League Baseball.
Join NOW and become a BoSox Club Member - it might be one of the best experiences you have!
"The BoSox Club has upheld the great traditions of the Boston Red Sox and our loyal fans for over 40 years."
Larry Lucchino, CEO Emeritus, Boston Red Sox
The BoSox Club, established in 1967, is recognized by the Boston Red Sox as the official fan organization supporting Boston baseball.
Membership provides "inside the park" access to active and former players from the Red Sox and visiting teams, as well as TV, radio and newspaper baseball insiders. The Club organizes a spring training trip, hosts monthly luncheons and game day barbeques at Fenway Park. In addition, the club awards the Dom DiMaggio Scholarship and the BoSox Man of the Year award.
Events and Luncheons
BoSox Club Luncheons for 2020!
AT THIS TIME, DUE TO COVID-19, IT IS NOT CERTAIN WHEN OUR 2020 LUNCHEONS WILL START. MEMBERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THANK YOU, AND BE SAFE.
Each year, the BoSox Club sponsors luncheons for its membership with special guests. You must be a member to attend the luncheons.
2020 Luncheons will be held on: April 22 in Dedham; May 26 in Boston; June 30 in Dedham; July 27 at Fenway; August 12 in Dedham; October 12 in Dedham; and November 4 in Dedham. Tickets are available NOW to purchase online.
Our Annual Fenway Park Luncheon will be on July 27 at Fenway Park.
FAMILY DAY will be on July 28. More information on how to order tickets will be sent by mail to all current members in June.
As in the past, members will be able to register for these luncheons using the tickets sent by mail in early March 2020, or via PayPal on our website's Luncheon Schedule page. A pre-luncheon cocktail gathering of members and guests starts at 11:30 am and lunch is served at 12:00 pm.
For More Information ...
For information on memberships, luncheons and upcoming events, please contact Beth Donahue Smith at 781-449-8271 or e-mail her at DDNE@comcast.net.
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