We, the writing staff at athomeatfenway.com, have visited Fenway Park since our Mom took us to a double header against Jim Fregosi and the Angels in August 1968.

We got in the car, headed for Cape Cod, and felt a sudden impulse to see the Red Sox.

We have been following that impulse for 40 years.

We believe in several things:

1.  Baseball can teach good character.

2.  Baseball has the power to bring together families, friends and strangers.

3.  Every franchise, whether in Baltimore, Boston or Miami, has a tradition to be respected.

4.  Good things come in little packages.  (see: Pedroia).

5.  And big packages.  (see: Ortiz).

Opening Day 2008

Sept. 23 1972 Det Mgr Billy Martin booed back to dugout