“Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Carl Yastrzemski peeks out from behind the Green Monster scoreboard during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Carl Yastrzemski signs inside the Green Monster scoreboard during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee runs toward the infield as he is introduced during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox left fielders Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice are introduced from behind the Green Monster scoreboard during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox left fielders Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice are introduced from behind the Green Monster scoreboard during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant is introduced during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk and pitcher Luis Tiant shake hands during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox outfielders Fred Lynn and Jim Rice bat as former catcher Carlton Fisk catches a ceremonial first pitch by Luis Tiant during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Former Boston Red Sox left fielders Carl Yastrzemski and Jim Rice are introduced from behind the Green Monster scoreboard during a 1975 40 year reunion pre-game ceremony before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts takes the field wearing a 1975 throwback jersey before a game against Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia throws to first base during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Allen Craig breaks his bat as he swings during the fourth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts falls as he turns a double play during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox centerfielder Mookie Betts hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015. It was his second home run of the game.”
“Boston Red Sox centerfielder Mookie Betts is congratulated by designated hitter David Ortiz after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015. It was his second home run of the game.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts reacts after defeating theTampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara reacts after recording the final out to defeat theTampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz picks up pitcher Koji Uehara after defeating theTampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara high fives center fielder Mookie Betts after defeating theTampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, May 5, 2015.”
Here are photos from the 40-year anniversary and reunion of the 1975 Boston Red Sox team.
I’m a week late to post these, but I wanted to make sure that I didn’t forget about them. I obviously wasn’t around for the 1975 World Series run, but I understand the significance of it, and know that it was and continues to be a big deal to a lot of people.
It’s neat to be up close to so many heroes of the past – Tiant, Fisk, Yastrzemski, and Rice to name a few. Shooting things like this remind me that baseball, and sport in general, is timeless.
A great game by center fielder Mookie Betts and a Red Sox victory helped make for a great night.
