West Fens in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Teammates
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
1. Teammates Marker
Teammates
Ted Williams (9), Bobby Doerr (1), Johnny Pesky (6), and Don Dimaggio (7)
They came to Boston from the West Coast - 2B Baby Doer from Los Angeles, CA 1937, LF Ted Williams frue San Diego, CA in 1939: CF Dominic DiMaggio from San Francisco, CA in 1940 and SS Johnny Peaky from Portland, OR in 1942.
They were Red Sox Teammates for seven seasons, but friends for a lifetime. In total they played for the Red Sox for 52 seasons and have over 250 years of service with the Red Sox organization.
They served their country in World War II a total of 11 years.
They led the Red Sox to a record of 653 wins vs. 424 losses for a .606 winning percentage during their time together.
They sparked the Red Sox to 104 wins and the America League championship in 1946.
They were American League All-Star selections 36 times.
They were masters of their positions on the field.
They are all in the Red Sox Hall of Fame, and Ted and Bobby are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
They left the legacy an unmatchable legacy in Red Sox history.
They are immortalized in David Halberstam’s 2003 book, The Teammates, A Portrait of a Friendship.
To Red Sox fans the world over, they are simply known as Bobby, Ted, Dom and Johnny.
Dedicated
this page online
Mayor of Boston and Red Sox officials
Sculptor: Antonio Tobias Mendez
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2010.
Location. 42° 20.769′ N, 71° 5.743′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in West Fens. Marker is at the intersection of Ipswich Street and Van Ness Street, on the left when traveling east on Ipswich Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fenway Park (a few steps from this marker); Carl Yastrzemski (a few steps from this marker); Ted Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Ness Street Player Banners (within shouting distance of this marker); Bleacher Bar (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Fenway Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Boyle O'Reilly (approx. ¼ mile away); Harry Houdini (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
2. Teammates Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2021
3. Teammates Sculpture
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
