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Fenway Freezes Over, Bruins Join Historical
Tradition
The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston
by Christopher Klein
BOSTON, MA—Bruins fans will
start the new year with a bang: rooting on the home team at beloved Fenway
Park. Get the foam fingers ready, folks: this is an historic occasion… Or is
it?
Trying to imagine America’s
most beloved ballpark turning hockey barn might run a chill down the spine, but
when Fenway freezes over on New Years Day 2010 when Boston takes on the
Philadelphia Flyers during the NHL Winter Classic, the Bruins will become the
most recent addition to a little-known, but long-standing Fenway tradition.
According to Christopher
Klein, author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston: A
Spectator’s Handbook
(Union Park Press, Boston, MA), Fenway Park has been the short-term home to an
array of unconventional sub-letters during its illustrious history.
“Between 1963 and 1968, long before
Foxboro, Fenway was actually home to the Patriots,” says Klein. Other football
teams that hit the field included Boston College, Boston University, the Boston
Bears, the Boston Shamrocks, the Boston Redskins (1930s), and the Boston Yanks
(1940s). “It’s hard to imagine any team named the Yanks playing at Fenway Park
and not being booed back to New York, but there you have it,” says Klein.
In 1931, eight thousand fans in Fenway
cheered on another set of Yankees: this time the New York Yankees of the
American Soccer League as they defeated Glasgow Celtic. “Incidentally, Yankees
goalkeeper Johnny Reder took the field for Fenway’s boys of summer when he
joined the Red Sox the following year,” says Klein. In 1968, soccer returned to
the ball yard again, when the now defunct Boston Beacons of the North American
Soccer League called Fenway home. “Basketball fans also got their few minutes of fame in Fenway,”
Klein notes, pointing to the July 1954 game between the Harlem Globetrotters
and George Mikan’s all-stars at Fenway.
Today, massive rock stars like Bruce Springsteen,
the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, and Paul McCartney pack the stadium and are
fast becoming an annual tradition at Fenway. But years ago the ballpark was more
of a forum for politics than entertainment. Thousands of locals took to the
stands and rallied for Irish Independence in 1919. In 1944, Franklin Delano
Roosevelt even gave one of his final campaign speeches in the park.
“And now Boston’s
beloved Bruins get a chance to skate in the city’s most iconic and cherished
sports venue,” says Klein. “With football, basketball, soccer, and political
sport all having had a shot at it, it seems only fair.”
The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston is now
available in bookstores and online. For a review copy or to inquire about
Christopher Klein’s availability for an interview or author event contact:
jossie@unionparkpress.com.
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The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s
Guide to Boston: A Spectator’s Handbook
ISBN: 978-1-934598-04-7 ●
Trade Paperback: 269 pages ● 5x8 ● Price: $17.95 ● June 2009
Contact: Jossie Auerbach,
Marketing and Publicity Coordinator, Union Park Press. Email: jossie@unionparkpress.com.
Phone: (617) 423-0840. Website: www.unionparkpress.com.
By UPPEditor on Wed, Sep 23, 2009 11:03 am
Meet the Author of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City’s Hidden Shores
Christopher Klein, author of the new guide, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, will sign books and talk about the fascinating history of the harbor islands. Think: pirates, pilgrims, shipwrecked sailors, and prisoners of war. The public is welcome to attend this event, hosted by the John Curtis Library in Hanover, MA.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: 7pm
Place: John Curtis Library, Hanover, MA
Contacts:
Union Park Press: 617-423-0840
Editor@unionparkpress.com
www.unionparkpress.com
By UPPEditor on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 3:39 pm
Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, take a time out and come on over to Brookline Booksmith to meet Christopher Klein, author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston. Klein will sign books and talk about Boston’s legendary sports history, offer insider’s tips to guide you through Beantown’s booming sports scene, and provide some lesser-known facts that’ll test the knowledge of even the most die-hard fan. This event is open to the public—fair weather fans included!
Where: Brookline Booksmith 279 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446
When: October 7, 2009 at 7pm
By UPPEditor on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 3:38 pm
Meet the Author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston: A Spectator’s Handbook
Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, take a time out and come on over to Mystic’s Bank Square Books to meet Christopher Klein, author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston. Klein will sign books and talk about Boston’s legendary sports history, offer insider’s tips to guide you through Beantown’s booming sports scene, and provide some lesser-known facts that’ll test the knowledge of even the most die-hard fan. This event is open to the public—fair weather fans included!
Date: Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Place: Harvard Coop
1400 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02238
Contacts:
Harvard Coop: 617-499-2000, Hbooks@bncollege.com
Union Park Press: 617-423-0840, www.unionparkpress.com, jossie@unionparkpress.com
By UPPEditor on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 10:27 am
SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND, 12PM-4PM (Sox vs. Yanks 4:10PM), SYMPOSIUM BOOKS, KENMORE SQUARE, 526 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
In a city teeming with sports legends, traditions, and memorable settings like the Green Monster, it’s no wonder
that Boston isn’t just passionate about sports – it’s obsessed. The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston reveals
the evolution of Boston’s legendary sports history and its great sporting characters including Benjamin Franklin,
Francis Ouimet, John L. Sullivan, and Babe Ruth.
The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston offers Boston sports fans plenty of insider’s tips to root for the home
teams. Come pre-game with Chris Klein: debate his list of The Top 10 Things All Boston Sports Fans Must Do
Before The Fat Lady Sings, let him plan your next sports-themed road trip, and discover Boston friendly sports
bars – even in the heart of Yankee territory!
Contacts: Jossie@unionparkpress, www.unionparkpress.com
Symposium Books, www.symposiumbooks.com
By UPPEditor on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 10:20 am
Meet the Author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston: A Spectator’s Handbook
Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, take a time out and come on over to the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club to meet Christopher Klein, author of
The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston. Klein will sign books and talk about Boston’s legendary sports history, offer insider’s tips to guide you through Beantown’s booming sports scene, and provide some lesser-known facts that’ll test the knowledge of even the most die-hard fan. This event, sponsored by the Hull Public Library and the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands is open to the public—fair weather fans included!
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Time: 7pm
Place: Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club
1035 Nantasket Avenue
Hull, MA 02045
Admission: $5 adults, $2 students (popcorn and hot dogs for everyone!)
Contacts: Hull Public Library, 781-925-2295
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, 781-740-4290
Union Park Press: 617-423-0840,
www.unionparkpress.com,
jossie@unionparkpress.com
By UPPEditor on Tue, Jun 9, 2009 1:34 pm
Christopher Klein, author of the guide, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, will sign books and talk about the fascinating history of the harbor islands. Think: pirates, pilgrims, shipwrecked sailors, and prisoners of war. Hosted by Salem’s very own Cornerstone Books, this event is open to the public and is just in time to inspire Greater Boston residents to plan their summer activities.
- Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2009
- Time: 1pm
- Place: Cornerstone Books - Salem
By UPPEditor on Tue, Jun 9, 2009 1:25 pm
Whether you’re a rookie or an old-timer, take a time out and come on over to Waltham’s Back Pages Books to meet local resident Christopher Klein, author of The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston. Klein will sign books and talk about Boston’s legendary sports history, offer insider’s tips to guide you through Beantown’s booming sports scene, and provide some lesser-known facts that’ll test the knowledge of even the most die-hard fan. This event is open to the public—fair weather fans included!
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Date: Tuesday June 23rd, 2009
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Time: 7pm
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Place: Back Pages Books 289 Moody Street Waltham, MA 02453
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Contacts:
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Back Pages Books: 781-209-0631, backpages.indiebound.com
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Union Park Press: 617-423-0840, www.unionparkpress.com, jossie@unionparkpress.com
By UPPEditor on Tue, May 19, 2009 4:18 pm
Meet the Author of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City’s Hidden Shores
Christopher Klein, author of the guide, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, will sign books and talk about the fascinating history of the harbor islands. Think: pirates, pilgrims, shipwrecked sailors, and prisoners of war. The public is welcome to attend this event, hosted by Brookline Adult & Community Education with books provided by Brookline Booksmith. Come discover what’s in your own backyard and start planning your summer activities on the islands!
Date: Thursday, June 4th, 2008
Time: 7pm
Place: Brookline High School, Brookline, MA
Cost: $5
Contacts:
Brookline Adult & Community Education:
617-730-2700
www.brooklineadulted.org
Union Park Press:
617-423-0840
jossie@unionparkpress.com
www.unionparkpress.com
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Union Park Press Titles
DISCOVERING THE BOSTON HARBOR ISLANDS A GUIDE TO THE CITY’S HIDDEN SHORES (Union Park Press, June 2008, trade paper, $17.95, ISBN: 978-1-934598-00-9) is an indispensable resource for those who want to uncover the best kept secret in the Northeast. Part history, part travel guide, Christopher Klein has written the most compelling invitation to explore the Boston Harbor Islands national park area to date. Complete with resource listings of recreational activities on and around the harbor islands and richly illustrated with over 150 full-color photographs, Klein’s comprehensive coverage and keen wit is sure to inspire thousands of landlubbers and mariners to leave port for many summers to come.
Coming soon…
Just in time for Father's Day! Available online and in bookstores.
THE DIE-HARD SPORTS FAN’S GUIDE TO BOSTON: A SPECTATOR’S HANDBOOK (Union Park Press, June 2009, trade paper, $17.95, ISBN: 978-1934598-04-7) offers Boston sports fans the first and only comprehensive guide to the incredible range of sporting events on offer in and around the Greater Boston area. From minor- and major-league baseball, football, basketball, and hockey to soccer, golf, tennis, and college teams, Christopher Klein has set the city’s legendary sports history against the practical information devoted Boston fans want.
Fall 2009
BOSTON BABY: A FIELD GUIDE FOR URBAN PARENTS
Spring 2010
BOSTON’S GARDENS AND GREEN SPACES
By UPPEditor on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 1:53 pm
Christopher Klein, author of the new guide, Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City's Hidden Shores, will sign books and talk about the fascinating history of the harbor islands. Think: pirates, pilgrims, shipwrecked sailors, and prisoners of war. Hosted by the Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission at the Thomas Crane Public Library, this event is open to the public and is just in time to inspire Greater Boston residents to think about warm, spring activities.
Date: Tuesday November 18, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169
Contacts:
Thomas Crane Public Library: 617-376-1301
Union Park Press: 617-423-0840
Editor@unionparkpress.com
www.unionparkpress.com
