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It is sox instead of socks because they want to be noticed a bit more so they can be remembered to be unique. The White Sox is spelled like this, too. The main reason is to be popular and different in their own way.
Basically the name was shortened to fit easier into newspaper headlines back in the early 20th century ...sorry above answer it wasn't to be unique
Same way the Mets real name is the Metropolitans
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What was the name of the Boston red socks?
Up until 1908, the Red Sox were called the Boston Americans to differentiate them from the Boston Nationals. The Nationals decided to start the 1908 season with blue socks instead of their drab red socks. The Americans upon hearing of this, decided to change to a bright red sock (scandelous then!) and take up the name Red Sox.
Why is the symbol for the Boston Red Sox baseball team a pair of socks?
The team is called Boston Red "Socks."
What baseball team plays in Boston?
The Boston Red Socks
What colored socks do the Boston Red Sox wear?
RED
How many home runs did the Boston red socks hit in the year 2009?
In 2009 the Boston Red Socks hit 212 home runs
What happened to the Boston Beaneaters baseball team?
Boston red socks
What state does the Boston red socks play in?
Massachusetts
What was the score of the final game for the Boston red socks in 1903?
17 to 26 Boston
What is the red sox's symbol?
RED SOCKS im a Boston gal yous guys!
How did the Boston Red Sox get their team name?
from the Indians the red socks oh and hi
How many home runs did the red socks hit in the year 2009?
In 2009 the Boston Red Socks hit 212 home runs
What is the oldest stadium in baseball Yankees or Boston red socks?
Boston the Yankees have a brand new stadium
