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Today in Boston Red Sox History: May 8 - Over the Monster
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Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky, left, listens to manager Grady
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486 Red Sox World Series Rings Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty
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Phillies clinch World Series berth: Highlights, postgame
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Johnny Pesky, dead at 92, was symbol of Red Sox 'goodwill
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This blog is off and running
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Jim Kaat, Interview, American Masters
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