I don’t write many non-domain name related articles, but this is going to be one of them. For the last few weeks, I’ve been spending some of my evenings either at Fenway Park or at home watching the Boston Red Sox play in the postseason. Seeing them win the World Series at Fenway Park last night was something I won’t ever forget.
I grew up a Red Sox fan. I didn’t go to many games as a kid, but I have several ticket stubs from when I went to Fenway Park. Up until this season, the most memorable game I attended was Roger Clemens’ final game as a member of the Red Sox. I went with my family, and remember a long standing ovation as he walked off the field to Elton John’s Rocket Man.
For ten years, I lived in New York City. Just about every day, I wore my Boston Red Sox cap. When I was in grad school in 2003, I ordered the Extra Innings package and watched just about every game. The loss to the Yankees in the 2003 ALCS was heartbreaking, and it was even more upsetting to watch it in a bar in the middle of Manhattan. Yankees fans were enthusiastically mocked us Red Sox fans after the Aaron Boone game winning home run.
The comeback in 2004 was thrilling. I had a ticket to game 7 of the ALCS, and when the Sox were down 3-0 to the Yankees, I vowed to sell it and donate the money to charity if they came back. They did, and I followed through. Before game 4 of the 2004 World Series, I lined up with hundreds of other Red Sox fans at a Red Sox fan favorite bar called The Riviera. As game time approached, and the likelihood of getting in grew slim, all of us in line ran to nearby neighborhood bars in the Village to watch (imagine hundreds of Red Sox fans running to non-sports bars in the East Village). Celebrating the win on the street in New York City was the icing on the cake.
When my wife and I contemplated moving to Boston, we discussed buying Red Sox season tickets. I had been on the waiting list for several years and hadn’t had the opportunity to get them. In late March of this year, I received the call I had been waiting for, and we were able to buy a partial season ticket package. We went to a bunch of games this year, and I was excited to be able to take Hailey (now 19 months old) to opening day. She enjoyed the ice cream more than the game, but that’s to be expected.
This year’s postseason run was made even more special for me because of the people I was able to take to the games. I was able to take my Mom, a lifelong Red Sox fan, to game one of the ALDS against Tampa Bay. We got to Fenway very early, and we spent time walking around and exploring. I was then able to take my Wife to the second ALDS game. I was at the first ALCS game with a friend, and that was the only postseason game I saw in person that the Red Sox lost. I bought World Series tickets, and I took my Brother to game 1, where I was also able to hang out with Go Daddy’s Alan Shiflett.
I was at Fenway Park for game 6 last night, and I was able to witness something special – the first time the Red Sox won the World Series at home since 1918. Fenway was rocking.
Several years ago, I was at the DomainFest party at the Playboy Mansion, where I met former Red Sox outfielder Coco Crisp. He had his World Series ring, and he let me try it on and take photos. That was a very cool experience. Watching the Red Sox win the World Series in person was way better, as was taking my favorite Red Sox fans to the games.
Now it’s time to get back to work!
Pretty soon you gonna have your own Domaininvesting.com suite at the ballpark.
That would be neat.
Congrats to you and your team. I love you passion. It is fantastic!
Elliot,
Enjoyed your story.Was hoping for a game 7.Still waiting for Mr Epstein to bring his magic to the cubbies.
Thanks!
A Red Sox v. Cubs World Series would be epic.
Congrats Elliot.
I am sad my Cardinals lost but I am happy it went to a classy organization such as the Red Sox. They were the better team in the series and I think Ortiz was channeling Ted Williams or something. The St Louis Arch looks like it is frowning today but at least the championship didn’t go to the Yankees. Cheers!
How ‘Bout Then Red Sox…!
Them Red Sox…!
That’s awesome! To be present at the winning game of the World Series at home is priceless!!!………especially when you consider everything that city has been through…..Congrats to Boston!
Congratulations on winning. And, especially being there when they won.
Next year Lonnie’s team is going to win. 🙂
I went to an O’s v Red Sox game with Lonnie a few years ago. We had seats 2 rows off the field above the Red Sox dugout. Lonnie spent 90% of the game on his laptop bidding on NameJet auctions.
Your car ok?
I always take the T.
Great article Elliot, things in Boston seem to be in slow motion today but all smiles.
I too am sorry that STL lost to the Sox but, I must admit they were better in the series and deserve the 2013 Crown!
Congrats to you on the Red Sox win, and especially being there for the winning game! Nothing like being there, and seeing your long time sports team win the ‘big one’! As a long time Cowboys fan, I got to go to and watch them win Superbowl XXVII here in LA when I first moved here. It’s a great experience being at the Big Show of any sporting event, but it’s even more so special when it’s ‘your team’, and they win it!!
Elliot,
I have you to thank for my Red Sox obsession this year.
I attended my first Red Sox game with you at the Boston meetup that you organized in June.
I don’t think I missed a game (only on TV though) since then. The team was exceptional with all the great pitchers and seemed like everyone could hit and be great in the field. What else do you need? 🙂
My daughter just started at Boston University. Her dorm is right behind the Citgo sign.
She had a WILD experience last night. Great way to start four years at BU!
Thanks again.
This season was amazing! Going to Fenway for Game 1 gave me goosebumps which began the moment I saw the Green Monster and did not go away until long after I left the ballpark and fought for a taxi a few blocks away. I almost lost my voice in the first inning yelling about the bad call and then cheering after they reversed it. As the Series progressed it only seemed to get better. While 2004 was more historic, I feel a stronger connection with this year’s squad, especially after experiencing the World Series in person and feeling personally apart of this historic series. Go Sox!
hello Elliot,
I’m a long time fan of the game. Anytime at Fenway is a treat, especially when you go through those old garage doorways on to the Green Monster stairs.
But, your team, at home at Fenway… Priceless.
geoff
I’ve been lucky enough to watch a few games from the Monster. The view is good, but being able to watch from above the Monster makes it an even better experience.
Go Red Sox!