April 12 in Boston Red Sox History: The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1 (1909)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On April 12, 1909 — The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1. The Philadelphia stadium, which will be renamed to honor Connie Mack in 1953, is the first concrete and steel ballpark in major league history. Danny Murphy drives in 5 runs a

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