September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy, and Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner pose for a photograph with ALS survivor Pete Frates during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh presents ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie with a certificate during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner speaks alongside ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy speaks during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy speaks alongside ALS survivor Pete Frates and his wife Julie during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Members of the Boston College baseball team greet ALS Survivor Pete Frates during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
ALS survivor Pete Frates holds the proclamation certificate during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
September 5, 2017, Boston, MA:
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks with Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy during the proclamation of Pete Frates Day at City Hall in Boston, Massachusetts Tuesday, September 5, 2017.
(Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox)
The city of Boston today declared Sept. 5 as Pete Frates Day in honor of Pete Frates, the former Boston College baseball player whose battle with ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge.
In attendance at the proclamation were Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy and Chairman Tom Werner, as well as Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
“The sun rises over Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on home Opening Day of the 2015 season Monday, April 13, 2015.”
“The sun rises over Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on home Opening Day of the 2015 season Monday, April 13, 2015.”
“A base with an Opening Day logo is shown before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“The Boston Red Sox World Series trophies and the New England Patriots Super Bowl trophies are displayed during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Kids react as they take the field with players during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox players Pablo Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez, David Ortiz, and Dustin Pedroia line up with kids during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Kids run onto the field during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Jane Richard, sister of Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard, leans the St. Ann’s Children’s Choir in singing the National Anthem during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“A flyover is held as members of the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals line up alongside kids during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, President Jonathan Kraft and owner Robert Kraft are introduced with the Super Bowl trophies during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are introduced with the Super Bowl trophies during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick, owner Robert Kraft are introduced with the Super Bowl trophies during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady greets Marathon victim family member Henry Richard before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are introduced with the Super Bowl trophies during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws out the ceremonial first pitch during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts with Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“ALS survivor Pete Frates is presented with an official team contract by General Manager Ben Cherington during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez is introduced during a pre-game ceremony before the Boston Red Sox 2015 home opener against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts hits a three run home run during the second inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts dives into third base during the first inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts leaps as catches a home run ball over the outfield wall during the first inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts dives into third base during the first inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello delivers during the sixth inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz reacts after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a home opening game against the Washington Nationals Monday, April 13, 2015 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
Baseball is back in Boston! Yesterday was a long, busy day for the Red Sox photography department, but also a day filled with amazing photo opportunities.
The Red Sox paid tribute to the New England Patriots, who won their fourth Super Bowl this year. Quarterback Tom Brady, Head Coach Bill Belichick, Team President Jonathan Kraft, and Team Owner Robert Kraft were introduced on field. The Red Sox also inducted ALS Survivor Pete Frates as an official member of the team, and recognized local kids as part of the new Calling All Kids initiative.
During the game, it was the Mookie Betts show, as he hits a three-run home run, robbed a home run in center field, and displayed some heads up base running. An exciting pre-game ceremony and a 9-4 Red Sox win made for a great start to the season!
I’ll be sure to post often as the season goes on – my fourth for the Red Sox, sixth for MLB, and first as a full-time Staff Photographer.
