Regardless of whether Yawkey Way is renamed, the Boston Red Sox will not remove a Morse code tribute to former owner Tom Yawkey from Fenway Park‘s Green Monster. (more…)
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Red Sox Say No Way, Yawkey Way
The Boston Red Sox have asked the city to rename Yawkey Way to Jersey Street in an effort to distance the current owners from former owner Tom Yawkey‘s racist legacy — but the move is being opposed by the Yawkey Foundation. (more…)
Henry: Let’s Rid Fenway Park of Yawkey Legacy
Boston Red Sox owner John Henry says it’s time to take former team owner Tom Yawkey’s name outside the street next to the ballpark, given his opposition to integrating the team in the 1940s and 1950s. (more…)