When the Red Sox Ruled: Baseball's First Dynasty, 1912-1918

The Boston Red Sox dominated Major League Baseball in the early twentieth century, capturing four World Series titles in the years between 1912 and 1918. How did the Sox accomplish this unique feat? Thomas J. Whalen, Associate Professor of Social Science at Boston University, explores this fascinating topic in his newest book, "When the Red Sox Ruled: Baseball's First Dynasty, 1912-1918". In a talk delivered at the Massachusetts Historical Society on September 28, 2011, Professor Whalen discusses Boston's long-standing love affair with professional baseball, as well as some of the men responsible for the team's success in the early twentieth century. His presentation weaves together the history of baseball and the development of Boston's sports temples, including the South End Grounds, the Huntington Avenue Grounds, and Fenway Park. He also sheds light on some of the fascinating characters that played for Boston, such as Michael "King" Kelley, Smokey Joe Wood, Tris Speaker, and Babe Ruth, while suggesting that the decisions made by owners such as John I. Taylor and Harry Frazee hastened the decline of a once-unbeatable team.

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