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The Red Sox To Give 10 Fathers The Experience Of A Lifetime

Author Jeff Gorra

Father’s Day coincides with 16 Major League Baseball games each year. Often, there will be a light blue uniform accent to honor of the day. This year, the Red Sox will select 10 lucky fathers for a day out at Fenway Park in celebration of Father’s Day.

The Father’s Day Out at Fenway Park event gives people the chance to show some love to dad. “To be selected, fans are encouraged to tell the club why their father or father-figure deserves to spend Father’s Day at the ballpark,” The Red Sox press release states.

What Do You Win?

To start, how about two free tickets to the Red Sox vs. Yankees game on Father’s Day. This is a 7:10 pm start, which means it is the Sunday night game of the week. It is the last game of the first Red Sox vs. Yankees series of the year. That’s not all you get, however. Winners will also receive a $100 gift card to the Red Sox Team Store. Lastly, you will be treated to a meal at either the Dell Technologies Club or State Street Pavilion Club at Fenway Park.

The Entry Details

Submissions can be made on redsox.com/fathersdayout until Monday, June 5, at 11:59 pm EST. All entries will then be reviewed by the Red Sox staff. They will then choose the ten deserving fathers for this special opportunity. Winners will be notified by Monday, June 12.

Is your dad a big Red Sox fan? Or is your dad a Yankees fan who has never been to Fenway Park? Maybe your dad could use a special night out at a ball game. Regardless, fans who feel their father would enjoy this special occasion are encouraged to send in their nominations. Maybe your dad will be one of the lucky 10 Fathers who will experience a special Red Sox occasion in celebration of Father’s Day.

What are the Boston Red Sox Retired Numbers?

Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo wears number 99. Closer Kenley Jansen wears number 74. At first glance, you may think these are not typical baseball uniform numbers. The organization has 11 options that are immediately unavailable. The Red Sox retired numbers include 10 players that are forever Yawkey Way legends, and one player who is forever a MLB legend.

The Red Sox first retired a uniform number in 1984. It was #4 which belonged to Joe Cronin, who spent 48 years in baseball. The nod was to honor the fact that Cronin was a player, manager, and executive with Boston. Five days later (May 29, 1984) the Red Sox retired Ted Williams’ #9. It would be four years until another number was retired with Bobby Doerr.

In April of 1997 all of Major League Baseball retired #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson.

Walking into Fenway Park you will see banners draped along the outside walls of the stadium honoring each player who has their number retired. You will also see them displayed high above right field inside the park, complimenting the Pesky pole.

So, if you are catching a game this year and wondering why a starting pitcher like Nick Pivetta is sporting #37, it’s important to know what his options were to select from. Here are the Red Sox retired numbers.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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