wally the green monster was named after the green wall, in fenway park
there has not been a player for the Red Sox that was known as the Monster. The high Left Field wall in their stadium (Fenway Park) is calle the "Green Monster" and the Red Sox's mascot is named Wally the Green Monster
fenway park
Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox in Boston, MA has a wall named the Green Monster.
Here's a pic. Th left-field wall is called the green monster. The right-field foul pole (not shown) is called Pesky Pole, named after Sox great Johhny Pesky.
Green Monster is the nickname for a 11.33 metre high field wall at Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. This is a popular term used in baseball to describe a wall that is very hard to pitch over.
First reason is that it's the oldest park in MLB, built in 1912. The stands are very close to the field which gives the fans an up-close view of the game. Also, in left field is the famous 'Green Monster' wall 37 feet high.
The book you are referring to is likely "The Nose Book" by Al Perkins. In the book, there is a monster named Mr. Green Nose who has a large green nose. The story is a fun and silly read for children.
Named for Curley Lambeau, on of the original founders of the team.
You did not mention which Sox Team.The Chicago White Sox U.S. Cellular Field formerly named Comiskey Park until 2003 when US Cellular bought the naming rights for $68 million over 20 years. U.S. Cellular is a wireless telecommunications network company.The Boston Red Sox Fenway Park name came from its location in the Fenway district of Boston. It is also believed that it was named after former owner John I. Taylor's family owned business the Fenway Realty Company for promotional reasons.
Yes. Mr. Moshi's Moshi Monster is named Snowcrash.
Loch Ness. Though the 'monster' is named for the loch not the other way round