Red Sox collector Jeff Boujoukos is taking his bats to the Library of Congress. Boujoukos, who set out years ago to try and collect a game-used bat from every Red Sox player from 1960-present, and Red Sox curator Sarah Coffin will host a program on Sox history at the Library on Saturday, March 23. The bat collection will help tell the story of the team from … [Read more...]
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Wade Boggs Collector: 20 Years and Counting
When the Boston Red Sox retire Wade Boggs’ number this spring, John Reichard will be there—probably adding a few more items to his ever-growing collection of Boggs cards and memorabilia. He may have even had a small role in making it happen. Reichard along with his friend and fellow Boggs backer Richard Davis used their Twitter account (@Boggsfan) to relentlessly push for … [Read more...]
Napoli Trade Meant End of Red Sox Collecting Quest
When a popular player is traded most team fans will feel a momentary loss, possibly coupled with a need to purchase the replica jersey of their new chosen "favorite" player. The Boston Red Sox have many young players – Xander Bogaerts, Mookie Betts and Blake Swihart to name a few - that will fit the bill for most. For those fans, Mike Napoli is a fun memory from the bearded … [Read more...]
