The Boston Red Sox used to be called the Boston Braves.
1901. The first year of operation of the American League was 1901. But at that time, they were not called the Red Sox. They were just called the Boston Americans.
no they were once called the Boston Americans
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.
'Cause they're the Boston Red Sox.
The team is called Boston Red "Socks."
The Boston Red Sox were established in 1901.
The Red Sox didn't have a nickname, but their '67 season did. It was called "The Impossible Dream."
are you serious? they are called the Boston red sox for a reason. must be a skanky Yankee fan.
The Pilgrams and Red Stockings. The were other teams in Boston called the Braves(now Atlanta) and the Beaneaters, but don't get them confused with the Sox -----The Red Sox were also called the Americans early on to distinguish them from the Boston Braves who played in the National League.
The Boston Red Sox
I think Boston Red Sox red is PMS 201.