commemorative section
Joy knows no boundsI learned how to fly a few minutes before midnight on Oct. 27, 2004. I always thought I could fly, watching those seagulls gracefully drop out of the sky to spear yet another French fry from the MDC trash cans across from Kelly's Roast Beef in Revere, but I never had given it a shot. (By Leigh Montville, Boston Globe) |
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Manny and david
Powerful messageThey are the Red Sox' answer to Scylla and Charybdis, the twin monsters who terrorize opposing pitchers by guarding the heart of the Red Sox' order. (By Bob Ryan, Boston Globe) |
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curt schilling
Pitch manThere's an old saying in sports, "Act like you've been there before." Nobody did that better on the World Series champion Sox than Curt Schilling. (By Jackie MacMullan, Boston Globe) |
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terry francona
Conscience his guideBoston manager Terry Francona had something to do with all of this. He was hardly an innocent bystander in the Sox' success. (By Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe) |
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  Game 1The World Series opener was frightening at times, but the Red Sox won the surprising slugfest. Game 1 fans | |
 Game 2In a courageous performance, starter Curt Schilling sutured up and aced the Cardinals, red sock and all. | |
 Game 3Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox moved one win away from a World Series title with a 4-1 victory. Game 3 fans | |
 Game 4Derek Lowe and the Red Sox finished off their historic sweep with a shutout at Busch Stadium. Game 4 fans | |
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  The Impossible DreamThe 1967 Red Sox-Cardinals World Series was a memorable one, and it lives on in one fan's tribute to that magical season. | |
 Red Sox wallpaper Choose from dozens of Globe photos from the Red Sox' postseason run and World Series celebration. | |
 Boston Globe front pages Commemorate the Red Sox' World Series victory by downloading images of the front pages and sports pages of The Globe. | |
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  Globe parade photos
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 Fans show their pride
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 Game 4 celebration
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 Local celebrations
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 The day after
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 Sox Globe photos
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Varitek was most invaluableEvery championship team needs a backbone. Boston's 2004 backbone also happened to be its backstop. 
Long ride to a wild finishRemembering 10 noteworthy 2004 moments en route to a Red Sox world championship. 
The triple allianceThe titles, Henry as owner, Werner as chairman, Lucchino as CEO, were secondary to the state of mind. 
Back in the daySome of the tidbits - Woodrow Wilson was president - from 1918, the last time the Sox won it all. 
Team blessed to have DamonWhen Johnny Damon arrived this spring, his first words were "Bless you. Bless you all." |
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Turns along the waySome of the great memories of this wild 'n crazy October ride will involve situations that were not climactic. 
Former players felt a kinshipThere was a fitting symmetry to it, a cosmic closing of the circle that began nearly nine decades ago. 
Behold, LoweDerek Lowe was in for a big payday. He could start (21-8 in 2002). He could relieve (42 saves in 200). 
Infielders provided a triple threatThrough it all, as Sox Nation seethed, Terry Francona showed support for Mark Bellhorn. 
Good stuff up his sleeveIt's not often that a man with three Cy Youngs finds himself in the position of having to prove himself. |
A new Foulke heroIt's unlikely Keith Foulke, an avid hockey fan, will have to pick up a check in town for quite some time. 
Misery won't have companyIf Humphrey Bogart is still in Casablanca, he may be consoling the misery-loves-company folks. 
Series of classic matchupsThe epicenter of the baseball universe used to be located right here in the Hub. |
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Quite a collectionThis renegade team going all the way was in the cards. We've got cards for each player. 
Credit where credit was dueThey are all professionals, so there's no harm in offering a hearty pat on the back for the conquerors. 
Thank youAfter 86 years of heartbreak, Red Sox Nation found sweet release in a massive victory parade. |
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alds: red sox 3, angels 0
Idiot proof vs. AngelsForget all that Cowboy Up stuff of the 2003 season. So passe, said Johnny Damon ... World series game 1 > sox 11, cards 9
Sox flex more cloutThe Red Sox prevailed over the Cardinals in Game 1, as frightening as it was at times. world series game 3 > sox 4, cards 1
Pedro aces CardsThe strong-armed Red Sox kept coming up aces as Martinez did a number on the high-powered Cards. |
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alcs: red sox 4, yankees 3
A revival meetingThey were down 3-0 to the Yankees before pulling off the greatest comeback in baseball history. world series game 2 > sox 6, cards 2
Schilling puts pieces togetherAfter a quick stitch, Curt Schilling put all the pieces together for Sox with a courageous performance. world series game 4 > sox 3, cards 0
Epic triumphIn a triumph for the ages, the Red Sox ease 86 years of frustration with their first title since 1918. |
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First-half recap
A look back at the first half of the 2004 season. |
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Second-half recap
A look back at the second half of the season. |
 Conscience is Tito's guide (10/31) Feeling unbelievable (10/29) Sox end 86-year drought (10/28) One win away ... (10/27) Going National (10/26) Heading west 2 up (10/25) Wild Series slugfest (10/24) It's go time (10/23) Wait just a minute (10/22) A World Series ticket (10/21)
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This unit never stops (10/31) Turns along the way (10/31) Worth the wait (10/29) As we'd expect, a wild ride (10/28) Sox have been blessed (10/27) Show-me state for Pedro (10/26) Impossible to overlook '67 (10/25) These numbers cry out (10/25) Gem had some big flaws (10/24) Modest Mueller forced out (10/24)
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Pitch man (10/31) Aces trumped their cards (10/29) Now the tears are of joy (10/28) Time to say thanks (10/28) No raindrops on Arroyo (10/27) Championship heavy wait (10/27) Contradictions (10/26) Win sewn up (10/25) Just call it the bullish pen (10/25) Helping them clean up (10/24)
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Make a Sox photo your wallpaperChoose from dozens of Globe photos from the Red Sox' postseason run and World Series celebration. 
Lighter Side road tripThe Red Sox won the World Series, and the Lighter Side was there! Check out our adventure at Busch Stadium ... 
Boston Globe front pagesCommemorate the Red Sox' World Series victory by downloading images of the front pages and sports pages of The Globe. 
The news across New England ...Check out the front pages from newspapers around New England the morning after the Sox won the Series. 
The Impossible DreamThe 1967 Red Sox-Cardinals World Series was a memorable one, and it lives on in this tribute to that magical year. |
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