Key Facts
Type
Organization
Sector
Sports
Industry
Professional Baseball
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Headquarters
American professional baseball team based in Boston. Competes in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) East Division. Founded in 1901 as one of the American League's eight charter franchises. Home ballpark is Fenway Park since 1912. Name chosen c. 1908 by owner John I. Taylor. Has won 10 World Series championships (1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1975, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2018), played in 13 World Series. Won 1904 AL pennant but no World Series due to New York Giants refusal.
Founded
1/1/1901
Dissolved
Active
Website
Also Known As
Boston Americans
Tags
business
Overall Confidence
100%
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Leadership
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About
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Key Relationships
Arthur Sulzberger Jr.
investor
Under Arthur Jr., the Times Company acquired a minority stake in the Boston Red Sox and its affiliated New England Sports Network, which paid off handsomely as an investment.