Red Sox Fans Finally Forgive Buckner

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Libby Pelham

It took 22 years, but the Boston Red Sox fans have finally forgiven Bill Buckner. What could Buckner have done that was so bad that it took so long for baseball fans to forgive him? Well, let me tell you the story: Back on October 25, 1986, the Boston Red Sox were a team who hadn’t won a World Series since 1981. Some thought the Red Sox had such a long losing streak due to the Curse of the Bambino, Babe Ruth. But, in 1986, they found themselves on the verge winning it all. It was game four, they were … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Visiting “Sox” and a Hotel That’ll Knock Your Socks Off

Posted on November 6, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

VISTING “SOX” If you‘ve never been to Boston you don’t know what you’re missing. From the world-class shopping to the numerous kid friendly attractions, the historic city is a favorite vacation destination for millions. But, never one to rest on its laurels, Beantown is giving visitors one more reason to travel to Massachusetts. She is a tribute to the Boston Red Sox and a nod to the team’s four-game World Series sweep of the Colorado Rockies. No clue? Okay, she stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs a gaunt 154 pounds. She also has long, lanky legs that she … Continue reading →