Before 1947, the Green Monster at Fenway Park was not the iconic green color it is known for today; it was actually a dark gray. The change to the bright green color occurred in 1947, making it a recognizable feature of the ballpark and a symbol of Boston Red Sox Baseball. The transformation helped to enhance its visibility and aesthetic appeal during games.
It was painted green in 1947 when Ted Williams complained about the ads that were on it
it was 1947 when it called the green monster
They called it the green monster in 1947 It originally had advertisements on the wall but then they were banished then it got its name the green monster
Prior to 1947, the left field wall was covered in advertisements. The Green Monster was born in 1947 when the advertisements were painted over with green paint.
The advertisements on the wall were painted over with green paint for the 1947 season.
Grafton Green died in 1947.
Eugène Green was born in 1947.
It was wood then covered in tin and concrete in 1934. In 1976, It was covered with hard plastic. It was part of the original ballpark construction of 1912, but not painted green until 1947.
Al Green was born on September 1, 1947.
Gene Green was born on October 17, 1947.
Lamar Green was born on 1947-03-22.
Roy Green - radio - was born in 1947.