Herald sportswriter Bart Fisher, who died last week at age 68, touched many, many people with his coverage of sports, "encyclopedic" knowledge of athletics and community and informative pieces about the city's history. Invariably a Bart Fisher column would reveal little known but important aspects of New Britain's past that gave us a deeper understanding … Continue reading Tribute To Bart Fisher, the Herald’s Historian-In-Residence
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Sox Fever ’67: NESN Brings Back "Penultimate" Game After 40 Years
In 2007 most fans of a certain age will tell you the most memorable, joyful days in Red Sox history had to occur in 2004 when the dominant Yankees lost to Boston in seven games. The Yankee collapse was followed by a sweep of the Cardinals, the other team the Sox needed to avenge for … Continue reading Sox Fever ’67: NESN Brings Back "Penultimate" Game After 40 Years
Sox Fever ’67: NESN Brings Back "Penultimate" Game After 40 Years
In 2007 most fans of a certain age will tell you the most memorable, joyful days in Red Sox history had to occur in 2004 when the dominant Yankees lost to Boston in seven games. The Yankee collapse was followed by a sweep of the Cardinals, the other team the Sox needed to avenge for … Continue reading Sox Fever ’67: NESN Brings Back "Penultimate" Game After 40 Years
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