{"product_id":"100-things-red-sox-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die-paperback","title":"100 Things Red Sox Fans Should Know \u0026 Do Before They Die - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Cafardo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDave Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 100-plus years of Red Sox history, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, singular achievements, and signature calls. This guide to all things Red Sox covers the tradition of singing Neil Diamond's \"Sweet Caroline\" at the stadium, the history of the Yawkey family, Wally the Green Monster, and the myth that lefties can't pitch at Fenway Park. Now updated through the 2013 World Series win, the book includes information about the signing of Shane Victorino and John Farrell taking over as manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Cafardo\u003c\/b\u003e is a sportswriter for the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe \u003c\/i\u003ewho has been covering the New England Patriots since 1996 and previously covered the Boston Red Sox for 15 years. He also covered the Red Sox for the \u003ci\u003ePatriot Ledger\u003c\/i\u003e. He was chosen by \u003ci\u003eBoston Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as Boston's Best Sportswriter in 1994. Cafardo is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible Team: The Worst to First Patriots' Super Bowl Season\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eNone but the Braves: A Pitcher, a Team, a Champion\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Boston. \u003cb\u003eDave Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e is a former MLB outfielder most notable for \"The Steal\" in Boston's 2004 postseason campaign. He is currently the bench coach for the San Diego Padres, for whom he was previously first base coach. He lives in San Diego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68028292628701,"sku":"9781629370163","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/FnHrIayzqk9781629370163.webp?v=1791276636","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/100-things-red-sox-fans-should-know-do-before-they-die-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}