WHAT MAKES FENWAY PARK SPECIAL? // THE OVER 100 YEAR HISTORY OF FENWAY PARK & RED SOX DOCUMENTARY
Vložit
- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- In this All Sports History video we'll look back at how Fenway Park was built and how has become one of the most recognizable sports venues in the world.
Here's what this "Fenway Park History" video covers:
For over 100 years, Fenway Park has been one of baseball’s most iconic grounds. With its unique dimensions, and jewel box design built right into the city, it has become one of the landmark cathedrals for the sport. In today’s video we’ll take a look back at what makes this park so special and all of the history and features that have made it become so legendary. Everything from the unique Fenway Park Green Monster to Pesky’s Pole, and even outliving the attempt to tear down and replace the iconic stadium.
Fenway Park is a historic baseball stadium located in Boston, Massachusetts. It opened its doors on April 20, 1912, and is one of the oldest and most iconic ballparks in Major League Baseball. The park was built on a tight budget, with a capacity of only 35,000 seats, but it has since been expanded and undergone renovations several times. Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since it first opened, and it has witnessed some of the most memorable moments in baseball history, including Babe Ruth's early career, Ted Williams' 521 home runs (of which a special Fenway Park red seat was added to mark the spot of his longest), and Carlton Fisk's dramatic home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. We'll also talk about the how a world series game was called off due lack of daylight in the early year's of the stadium, and the first ever Fenway Park night game in the park's history. The stadium has also hosted numerous other events, including football games, soccer matches, and the Fenway Park Winter classic. Today, the stadium is a beloved landmark of Boston and a must-see destination for sports fans around the world.
So what did you think of Fenway Park almost being torn down in the early 2000’s? And do you think there'll ever be a time when they replace Fenway? Let me know in the comments below!
Other sports histories:
HOCKEY HISTORY:
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NORTH STARS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE M...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE QUEBC NORDIQUES? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE Q...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HARTFORD WHALERS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE H...
FOOTBALL HISTORY:
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE USFL? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE U...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BALTIMORE COLTS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE B...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HOUSTON OILERS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE H...
BASKETBALL HISTORY:
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: A SUPER QUICK HISTORY - • MADISON SQUARE GARDEN:...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEATTLE SUPERSONICS? - • HOW THE MAGIC-BIRD RIV...
BASEBALL HISTORY:
WHAT MAKES FENWAY PARK SPECIAL? - • WHAT MAKES FENWAY PARK...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SEATTLE PILOTS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE S...
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MONTREAL EXPOS? - • WHAT HAPPENED TO THE M...
Follow All Sports History!
Twitter: / allsporthistory
Website: www.allsportshistory.com
WHAT MAKES FENWAY PARK SPECIAL? // THE OVER 100 YEAR HISTORY OF FENWAY PARK & RED SOX DOCUMENTARY - Sport
Hey Sports Historians! What do you think about Fenway Park almost being replaced in the early 2000's, and do you think there'll ever be a time Fenway gets replaced? Let me know in the comments below!
Replacing Fenway Park would be like repainting the White House yellow. Ain't gonna happen. They might come to build a new stadium for the Red Sox, but they ain't demolishing the Fenway any time soon
@@LeCommieBoi I hope you’re right!
I always think 🤔 renovating stadiums are cheaper then getting rid of them.
@@tonyarceneaux286 In some cases yes, like the Hard Rock stadium in Miami. But I think in many cases, the stadiums are so old (like old Yankee stadium built in the 1920s) that it just makes more sense to knock it down and build a new one from scratch. Not that I agree with tearing down Yankee stadium but you get what I mean.
It’d be like the Cubs replacing Wrigley, the Dodgers replacing Dodger Stadium or the Pirates replacing PNC Park. It’d just be a bad idea. There might come a time when the Red Sox might need to replace it, but if they keep up maintenance and repairs, it should be there for a long time to come. You’d just hate to see it go the way of the Old Comiskey park, replaced with something with no special meaning at all. My uncle went to old Comiskey many times between 1970 and 1990, even though it was a 3 and a half hour drive away. He’s been to new Comiskey once, he hated it and decided to never go back.
Fenway Park and Wrigley Field will NEVER, EVER see the wrecking ball. They're just too iconic to replace.
They lost 5-8 😅
people said the same about yankee stadium :/
@@youwereprettylasttimeisawy1227 like the Polo grounds...
Thank you Larry Lucchino
Wrigley has already met a fate worse than demolition. They put signage up in places that ruined what made it special. Granted, that would be hard to do at Fenway.
I'm really looking forward to going to Fenway Park in September when I'll watch the Red Sox go up against the Rays. It'll be my first time that I've been to Boston, and I already know that Fenway will be the highlight of the trip. The place just exudes incredible history even from afar.
Check out some of our favorite places . Cheers and much more . And welcome to Fenway Park
I’ve never been to Fenway but it looks really cool on TV. Such a unique design with the green monster.
As a Red Sox fan Fenway is a gem of historical and architectural significance to sports culture in the city of Boston. From a Red Sox fan from Saskatchewan, Canada for 42 seasons.!
Took a tour of Fenway as part of my 50th Birthday last year. Standing on top of the Green Monster was worth the trip.
Roger Clemens number should be retired too
Fenway is beautiful. Seeing that green grass and the Green Monster for the first time, as a kid, was mesmerizing! The history you feel then and now, every time you enter the stadium, is awe inspiring and fascinating! The problem is, for regular attendees, that comfort isn’t good. The seats are small and many views are obstructed. Myself, brothers, and friends are all big guys and are literally squished against each other with no wiggle room whatsoever and no place for drinks, food, or anything else. I’ve been to several other arenas and stadiums and really enjoy the comforts of modern venues so much more. When news first hit about a possible new stadium, I was excited! I wanted a new Fenway with the exact same field features and dimensions but all the wonderful comforts new venues bring to the experience. I still feel the same way to this day however I do understand it will probably never happen and I definitely understand why with all the allure, beauty, & history Fenway has and the visitors it still attracts.
We need the old hotdogs back.
Wed, April 17, 2024. I finally made it to Fenway to see the Red Sox play Cleveland. I got a lot of funny looks wearing my Astros cap, BUT the Red Sox fans were great. Connor Wong is from Houston, he hit a home run and I wore my Ted Williams #9 jersey. Red Sox beat the Indians 2 - 0. Looking forward to returning to Boston soon.
A recent trip to the US from the UK and visiting Fenway has me fascinated in the history of baseball and the Red Sox, thanks for the video. They should leave the stadium alone, it's truly iconic.
I went to a AA game in Hartford this summer, in a modern park, and it was GREAT. It’s really more of a hangout with baseball going on at the same time
Im from belgium and this was the first baseball stadium i ever been to . It was amazing . The fans are so great . ❤
Glad you got to visit and sounds like you had a great time!
@@AllSportsHistory was the best time ever . . What a place . :-)
Fenway is a beautiful, ballpark along with Wrigley Field.
As a lifelong NY Yankees fan I enjoyed this video on Fenway and the Red Sox. It was very informative and well done. I’ve been watching many of your other videos and I’m so glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jay, appreciate it! Glad you're enjoying my channel!
This is an excellent video, great job!
Thank you!!
Good to see you back mate!
Thank you, glad to be back!!
When we needed him most, he returns. Jokes aside I’m glad you’re back
Thanks, glad to be back!
Great video. Attending a game here is high on the bucket list
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!
very well made video. surprised you only have 13k subs. keep up the great videos!!
Thank you! Hopefully my channel will blow up at some point lol
Walk into any other stadium and then walk into Fenway, the nostalgia grips you and it’s beautiful. I might be biased being a local, but I’ve been to a lot of parks and they don’t measure up.
Absolutely. I've lived in different parts of the country and been to many parks and only Wrigley is in the same discussion. Maybe Camden or Dodger Stadium have some nice character in terms of comparing. All the new stadiums come off as gimmicky and similar.
@@afmartin2734 Always wanted to get to Wrigley.
Thank you my guy!!Make more videos!!!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
More will be coming soon!
Where you been?!?! I love these documentaries!
Work has been crazy for me over the past year but everything is good now. Glad you’ve enjoyed my videos!!
Yay glad your back
Thanks!! Glad to be back as well!
I hate the Red Sox as I'm a Yankee fan, but I can't deny that I'd hate to see a brand new stadium built in its place. I was torn when the Yankees announced they were tearing down Yankee Stadium and building a new one. I literally grew up in old Yankee Stadium and it was beyond historical. But a new stadium WAS needed. So many great childhood memories there. And Fenway has that same hallowed ground status behind it.
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
The Church of baseball.
The park as opened in 1912 doesn't really look anything like the park today. The outfield in particular was changed due to bleacher fires in 1926 and an overall blaze during renovations in 1934. The green monster as we know it today was not installed until those renovations were final on opening day 1934
Nice info
Thanks!
Best fenway park ever
"Frozen Fenway, presented by the U.S. Virgin Islands." That's some interesting juxtaposition.
Thanks so much for such a great and in depth Documentary!
My only qualm is what John Henry and later Jeffrey Luria did to the Marlins! Obviously out of your hands! 👍🏽
The only bright side to Loria’s ownership was the Marlins got a World Series title lol
@@AllSportsHistory THAt was because of Dave Dombroski doing his magic for the Marlins, Tigers and the Phillies! 😉
I hate the Red Sox but love your video on Fenway. It's a shrine to baseball no matter what team you cheer for.
Fenway has lost it’s special feeling with many Sox fans who are highly irritated with the ownerships lack of effort to put up a winning team and still have exuberant charges.
Next video MUST be about the Boston Braves and their relocation to Milwaukee
Yeah I would love to do a video on that, got a few more on the list to get to first :)
Darn only I haven’t been to a game at the Fens and the Green Monstah (parents hail from MA and my brother has been studying there).
I think if the ever replace Fenway it should be used as the every year Allstar venture out of respect for its history. I hope it’s never replaced however no awa days the rebuild atadiums every 25 years ago. Fenway is a shrine to Baseball. Always will be.
Visited Fenway when we went to Boston with school. As a Montrealer, I might hate the shit outta the Bruins, this stadium is legendary.
Please make your next video on the one hockey ring which saw 24 Stanley Cups: The Montreal Forum.
I haven’t been yet, but would love to go!
I definitely would like to make more videos on legendary stadiums, I’ll try to add the Forum to my queue.
@@AllSportsHistory Fenway Park is One of My Must See MLB Stadiums Too As a Phillies Fan!
Also the 1903 World Series the Boston Americans (now Red Sox) won the best of 9 yes best of 9 series vs the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3
It can't be torn down now that it is protected on the Register of Historic Places.
Fenway is as old as the Titanic, wow.
And still above water, unlike the Titanic. 😁
Can you do Wrigley next or maybe ebbets I just watched 42 in my sports and entirtenment class RIP Chadwick Bosemen and saw ebbets
💯 I’m a big Dodger fan so I’ll for sure do a video on Ebbets field at some point. I also definitely want to do one on Wrigley as well.
The amount of beers served there....do you have that stat?
No but I’m guessing it’s a lot!
Can You do any ebbits field
Absolutely, that and Veterans stadium are high on my list!
@@AllSportsHistory as someone who has been at both the Vet and Citizens Bank Park for Phillies home games, I will say that CB Park is a big improvement over the Vet, yet would never catch the charm (as told by those that have been there) of the old Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium in North Philadelphia.
Fenway is a huge part of Boston sports. They can’t get rid of it. I understand Boston garden getting the remake it deserves but this is different
They should have found a way to build the new Garden as close to the old one as possible, but they failed. The excuses I;ve heard.
I am watching a recently found upload.
A lot of local fans want to get rid of the original Fenway. It would be a shame.
It’s a sad reality unfortunately, if they can get rid of the old Yankee stadium then they can get rid of anything.
That’s what you call them as NIMBY’s, but I digress that they’re hiding their dungeons for the public to not see.
naturally it had to be billy martin
Where have you been man
The last year has been crazy work wise but things are back to normal now :)
It's legendary
Keep It!
Don't, trade it to the Yankees 😄
Fenway is an iconic baseball stadium, with unbelievable history and great memories. Ok with that said…. It’s a dump and a horrible place to watch a game!! All the undersized uncomfortable seats point straight ahead. Which means past the bases your facing the outfield. Which also means you have to turn your head to watch the pitcher and batter. Look I get it , it’s historic, great. It’s also outdated uncomfortable and time to go. Which will never happen
Been a while
It’s good to be back!
@@AllSportsHistory Welcome Back to These Videos and U Should Do One on Veterans Stadium The Eagles and Phillies Played In From 1971 to 2003 Someday!
@@vinceniederman yeah absolutely, I definitely want to do a video on the Vet in the future!
@@AllSportsHistory Sweet and I Remember The Vet When I Was Younger Before It Was Taken Down After The 2003 Seasons of The Eagles and Phillies!
The answer is….crooks and Nannie’s!
Before was Green Monster was White.
Great video. However, Tom Yawkey was NOT a racist. In fact, he had made offers to certain black players, but they refused his offers.
In those days, they were black players and white players and the country still had issues with race.
History has proven him so I've been not racist at all.
What you mention was a horrible urban myth.
How was frazee gonna own fenway when he mortgated it out to the yankees in the ruth deal?
Ruppert kept the mortgage well in to the 1930s until yawkey paid it off
This is a baseball ⚾ stadium 🏟️ where you find one of the best MLB baseball ⚾ rivalries ever. Yanks vs Red 🍒 Sox.
Then the sole survivor ruins hundreds of years of tradition by painting the wall blue 😢
As a baseball purest, theres nothing to like about Fenway. Dinking doubles off a big green wall an old lady could reach is a disgrace.
It's better than a little league park like Minute Maid or Camdon Yards.
@@notoriouseagle1074 Minute Maid is a cracker jack park like Fenway, but Camden is not any longer, since they moved the wall back in left. Green monster is a joke to any real baseball fan.
i DO NOT THINK THAT FENWAY WILL EVER BE PEPLACED, NOR SHOULD IT BE.
What a dump! Last place team yet the highest ticket prices in MLB. How's that $20 beer going down?
I think Fenway is one of the worst parks in MLB with Oakland and Tampa Bay. It's just ugly the wall in left field, the weird shape, they need a modern scoreboard. Not a fan. I'm a Cleveland Fan. I think Kansas City, LA Dodgers, and Baltimore have the best parks.
Been to Dodger stadium many, many times, it’s one of my favorite places.
Easily the most magical sports venue in the world and this is coming from a Yankee fan. The new Yankee Stadium is a pile of garbage
It's a Dump.
Doesn't look great to me .looks like a dump and a minor league park. old doesn't mean its beautiful
Nothing, it’s an absolute dump
What’s your favorite stadium?
Yeah, the most spectacular baseball park in America is a "dump". Sure. Sure.
Place is a dump, just like the City, smells like crap...
Fenway park is made special as its a mermorial to the laziness and cheapess of Bostonians
do you prefer bulldozers running over the residents' home (with only flat monetary compensation)?
Cool story, bro.