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.
The Boston Red Sox adopted the name "Red Sox" as their official name late in 1907. Prior to the change, the Red Sox were known as the Boston Americans.
1907
The American League team in Boston was officially nicknamed the Red Sox in 1908.
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The Boston Red Sox along with the American League joined the National League in 1901 to form Major League Baseball. The team name at the time was the Boston Americans. In 1907 the team name was changed to the Red Sox.
The Red Sox player of the year in 1967 was the Hall of Fame great Carl Yastrzemski.
Babe Ruth made $1,900.00 in his rookie year with the Red Sox in 1914. His last year with the Red Sox in 1919 he made $10,000.
Johnny Pesky commenced playing with the Red Sox in 1942.
The Boston Red Sox used to be called the Boston Braves.
Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk was the original Pudge.
The Red Sox entered the American League as one of the eight original teams in 1901. They were known as the Americansbetween 1901-1907. The nickname was changed to Red Sox for the 1908 season.
The Boston Red Sox joined the American League in 1912.
Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk was the original Pudge.