Red Sox, MA

During a rather unspectacular Yankees vs. Red Sox game a few weeks back, Jesse and I found ourselves contemplating the back of Mike Lowell's jersey and discussing various Red Sox players whose last names are Massachusetts towns. (I believe Tim Wakefield was also pitching, but it actually took us a while to realize that that counts as a Mass. town, too.)


Anyway, we came up with a pretty small list during the game. Since there are many towns in Massachusetts that I am unaware of, forgot, or may or may not actually exist (Youkilis, MA?), our records were quite incomplete.

However, Jesse was kind enough to compile the following list (adding, "If you've ever wondered what I do with my days at home, it's stuff like this") and I thought I should share it with you all. Because I have nothing better to write about.

Presenting the Red Sox of Massachusetts (in order of population):

• Mike Lowell 2006-07
• Fred Lynn – 1974-80
• Carl Everett – 2000-01
• Tim Wakefield – 1995-2007
• Billy Gardner – 1962-63
• Larry Gardner – 1908-17
• Wes Gardner – 1986-90
• Joe Hudson – 1995-97
• Sid Hudson – 1952-54
• Lenny Webster – 1999
• Ray Webster – 1960
• Lou Clinton – 1960-64
• Chick Maynard – 1922
• Erik Hanson – 1995
• Bob Adams – 1925
• Terry Adams – 2004
• Bill Lee – 1969-78
• Dud Lee – 1924-26
• Sang-Hoon Lee – 2000
• Walter Carlisle – 1908
• Mike Paxton – 1977
• Tom Bolton – 1987-92
• Fred Hatfield – 1950-52
• Jeff Plympton – 1991
• Allen Russell – 1919-22
• Jack Russell – 1926-36
• Jeff Russell – 1993-94
• Rip Russell – 1946-47
• Al Worthington – 1960
• Garry Hancock – 1978-82
• Josh Hancock – 2002
• Bob Montgomery – 1970-79

This brings up a few points: namely, that I had no idea there were places such as Montgomery, Worthington, Russell, and Lee, MA. Or that the population of Clinton is bigger than Plympton. Or that Tim Wakefield has been with the Red Sox for 12 years. (That makes me feel old.) Any additions? Or otherwise completely useless lists that nonetheless are somehow interesting?