The First World Series
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N 42° 20.333 W 071° 05.340
19T E 327911 N 4689516
This five-sided marker set in the ground within Northeastern University relates what took place in the first modern world series between the Boston Pilgrims (now Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Waymark Code: WM2GC3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2007
Views: 55
The plaque says:
"On October 1, 1903, the first modern world series between the American League Champion Boston Pilgrims (later known as the Red Sox) and the National League Champion Pittsburgh Pirates was played on this site. General Admission tickets were fifty cents. The Pilgrims led by twenty-eight game winner Cy Young trailed the series three games to one but then swept four consecutive victories to win the championship five games to three. Home plate sat at this location with the left field fence along the Huntington Avenue sidewalk."
The plaque is in a courtyard amongst several buildings. The closest access is from Forsyth Street.
There is another plaque that relates the story (with pictures) nearby.
At the time of the visit, the Red Sox were still in regular season. I was preparing for a trip to Seattle and after shopping at souvenier shops around Fenway Park, on the way to the train at Ruggles, I took a side trip to this location.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Unknown
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Year Placed: Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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