Charlie Gilbert is surrounded by family members who love him and want to see him throw out the first pitch on his 100th birthday as Fenway celebrates a century of games.
(Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff)
A dream exactly as old as Fenway
Charlie Gilbert was born the day the park opened. His family hopes he’ll throw out first pitch.
Charlie Gilbert is surrounded by family members who love him and want to see him throw out the first pitch on his 100th birthday as Fenway celebrates a century of games.
(Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff)
Charlie Gilbert is the oldest living member of four generations of fervent Red Sox fans. None has a history so interwoven with the team’s as Gilbert. Because on April 20, when the Red Sox commemorate the centennial of the first professional baseball game played in Fenway Park, Gilbert, will celebrate his 100th birthday. His family has picked out the perfect birthday present: They want the Red Sox to let Gilbert to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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