On April 20, 1912, one of the most iconic baseball parks in history opened its gates for the first time. Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox, hosted its inaugural game against the New York Highlanders (later known as the Yankees). The Red Sox defeated the Highlanders 7-6 in 11 innings.
The opening of Fenway Park was a momentous occasion for the city of Boston and baseball fans everywhere. The park's unique features, such as the Green Monster, the 37-foot-tall left-field wall, and the lone red seat marking the longest home run ever hit in the stadium by Ted Williams in 1946, have become symbols of the ballpark's rich history.
Over the years, Fenway Park has been the site of numerous memorable moments in sports history. It has hosted ten World Series, with the Red Sox winning five of them, including the 1918 World Series, which was their last championship until they broke the "Curse of the Bambino" in 2004.
The park has also been home to legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and David Ortiz, who have all left their mark on the hallowed grounds of Fenway.
Today, Fenway Park stands as the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in use, and its iconic status extends beyond just baseball. It has hosted various other sporting events, concerts, and even political rallies, cementing its place as a beloved landmark in American sports history.
