List of Boston Red Sox people

This is a list of people who have been associated with the Boston Red Sox team in Major League Baseball. Individuals who have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame are indicated with a β.
Team owners
*Charles Somers: 1901-02
*Henry Killilea: 1903-April 19, 1904
*John I. Taylor and Charles H. Taylor: April 19, 1904-September 1911
*John I. Taylor, Charles H. Taylor, Robert B. McRoy, and Jimmy McAleer: September 1911-December 21, 1913
*Joseph Lannin, Charles H. Taylor, John I. Taylor, and Frank P. Cooper, and John R. Turner: December 21, 1913-May 15, 1914
*Joseph Lannin: May 15, 1914-November 2, 1916
*Harry Frazee and Hugh J. Ward: November 2, 1916-August 2, 1923
*J.A. Robert Quinn, Dr. Robert B. Drury, Edward M. Schoenborn, and Palmer Winslow: August 2, 1923-February 25, 1933
*Tom Yawkey β: February 25, 1933-July 9, 1976
*Jean Yawkey: July 9, 1976-September 30, 1977
*Jean Yawkey, Haywood Sullivan, : September 30, 1977-80
*JRY Corporation, Haywood Sullivan, Edward "Buddy" LeRoux: 1981-March 31, 1987
*JRY Corporation, Haywood Sullivan: March 31, 1987-February 26, 1992
*JRY Trust, Haywood Sullivan: February 26, 1992-November 24, 1993
*JRY Trust: November 24, 1993-December 20, 2001
*New England Sports Ventures (John W. Henry, Tom Werner and partners; Larry Lucchino, CEO): December 20, 2001-
General managers
see also Boston Red Sox managers
*Eddie Collins β: February 25, 1933-September 29, 1947
*Joe Cronin β: September 29, 1947-January 15, 1959
*Bucky Harris β: January 15, 1959-September 28, 1960
*Vacant September 28, 1960-October 6, 1962: Owner Tom Yawkey abolished the position of general manager after the 1960 season; executive vice president Dick O'Connell, the team's business manager, is listed by the 2007 Red Sox Media Guide as the team's GM-without-portfolio during 1961-62. However, The New York Times reported on October 1, 1960, that manager Pinky Higgins would be responsible for all player personnel decisions for the Red Sox organization, effectively serving as the team's manager/general manager. Another New York Times article states that O'Connell was promoted to GM after Harris' firing. Higgins was formally named GM after the 1962 season.
*Pinky Higgins: October 6, 1962-September 16, 1965
*Dick O'Connell: September 16, 1965-October 24, 1977
*Haywood Sullivan: October 24, 1977-June 6, 1984
*Lou Gorman: June 6, 1984-January 27, 1994
*Dan Duquette: January 27, 1994-February 28, 2002
*Mike Port (interim): February 28, 2002-November 25, 2002
*Theo Epstein: November 25, 2002 - October 31, 2005
*Ben Cherington and Jed Hoyer: December 13, 2005 - January 25, 2006
*Theo Epstein: January 25, 2006-
Other executives
Team President
*Charles Somers: 1901-02
*Henry Killilea: 1903-April 19, 1904
*John I. Taylor: April 19, 1904-September 1911
*Jimmy McAleer: September 1911-December 21, 1913
*Joseph Lannin: December 25, 1913-November 2, 1916
*Harry Frazee: November 2, 1916-August 2, 1923
*J.A. Robert Quinn: August 2, 1923-February 25, 1933
*Tom Yawkey β: February 25, 1933-July 9, 1976
*Jean Yawkey: July 9, 1976-February 26, 1992
*John Harrington: February 26, 1992-December 20, 2001
*Larry Lucchino: December 20, 2001-Present
Assistant General Manager
*Phil Troy: January 7, 1946-October 2, 1948
*Bucky Harris β: October 3, 1956-January 15, 1959
*Haywood Sullivan: November 29, 1965-October 24, 1977
*John Claiborne: November 7, 1975-October 25, 1977
*Lou Gorman: February 1, 1984-June 6, 1984
*Elaine Weddington Steward: January 26, 1990-February 28, 2002
*Mike Port: February 11, 1993-February 28, 2002
*Theo Epstein: March 25, 2002-November 25, 2002
*Josh Byrnes: December 31, 2002-October 28, 2005
*Jed Hoyer: January 25, 2006-Present
Director of Player Development
*Edward Kenney, Sr.: October 24, 1977-February 13, 1992
*Eddie Kasko: February 13, 1992-March 30, 1994
*Edward Kenney, Jr.: March 30, 1994-December 7, 1996
*Bob Schaefer: December 7, 1996-July 27, 1998
*Kent Qualls: July 27, 1998-December 21, 2001
*Dave Jauss: December 21, 2001-May 5, 2002
*Ben Cherington: December 31, 2002-Present
Managers
The name of each individual is followed by their years as manager, then by their record, and last by any titles won with the Red Sox. The current manager is listed in bold. A name listed in italics indicates that the individual never managed any other major league team; otherwise, a year in italics indicates that the Dodgers were either the first or last major league team that the person managed. If there is only a single year listed in italics, it is followed by a note indicating whether the Red Sox were their first or last major league team.
see also Boston Red Sox managers
*Terry Francona, 2004-Present, 2004 World Series Champion, 2005 AL Wildcard, 2007 World Series Champion
*Grady Little, 2002-2003, 2003 AL Wild Card
*Joe Kerrigan, 2001
*Jimy Williams, 1997-2001, 1998 AL Wildcard, 1999 AL Wildcard
*Kevin Kennedy, 1995-1996, 1995 AL East Division Champion
*Butch Hobson, 1992-1994
*Joe Morgan, 1988-1991, 1988 AL East Division Champion, 1990 AL East Division Champion
*John McNamara, 1985-1988, 1986 AL Champion
*Ralph Houk, 1981-1984
*Don Zimmer, 1976-1980
*Darrell Johnson, 1974-1976, 1975 AL Champion
*Eddie Kasko, 1970-1973
*Dick Williams β, 1967-1969, 1967 AL Champion
*Billy Herman β, 1964-1966
*Johnny Pesky, 1963-1964
*Pinky Higgins, 1955-1959, 1960-1962
*Billy Jurges, 1959-1960
*Lou Boudreau β, 1952-1954
*Steve O'Neill, 1950-1952
*Joe McCarthy β, 1948-1950
*Joe Cronin β, 1935-1947
*Bucky Harris β, 1934
*Marty McManus, 1932-1933
*Shano Collins, 1931-1932
*Heinie Wagner, 1930
*Lee Fohl, 1924-1926
*Frank Chance β, 1923
*Hugh Duffy β, 1921-1922
*Ed Barrow β, 1918-1920
*Jack Barry, 1917
*Bill Carrigan, 1913-1916, 1927-1929
*Jake Stahl, 1912-1913
*Patsy Donovan, 1910-1911
*Fred Lake, 1908-1909
*Deacon McGuire, 1908
Coaches
See List of Boston Red Sox coaches
Broadcasting
Television stations
*WBZ-TV (1948-1956, 1972-1974, 2003-2005)
*WNAC-TV 7 (1948-1956)
*WHDH-TV (1957-1971)
*WSBK-TV (1975-1996, 2003-2005)
*NESN (1984-present)
*WABU-TV (1997-1996)
*WLVI-TV (1999)
*WFXT-TV (2000-2002)
Radio stations
*WNAC-AM (1926-1938, 1942-1946)
*WAAB-AM (1938-1942)
*WHDH-AM (1947-1975)
*WMEX-AM (1976-1977)
*WITS-AM (1978-1982)
*WRKO (1983-1994, 2007-current)
*WPLM-FM (1983-1989)
*WEEI-AM/FM (1995-2006, simulcast of WRKO 2007-present)
Announcers
See also List of Boston Red Sox broadcasters
*Fred Hoey (1925-1938)
*Frankie Frisch β (1939)
*Tom Hussey (1939-1954)
*Jim Britt (1940-1950)
*Leo Egan 1949-1950)
*Curt Gowdy (1951-1965)
*Bob DeLaney (1951-1953)
*Bob Murphy (1954-1959)
*Bill Crowley (1957-1960)
*Don Gillis (1957)
*Art Gleeson (1960-1964)
*Ned Martin (1961-1992)
*Mel Parnell (1965-1968)
*Ken Coleman (1966-1974, 1979-1989)
*Johnny Pesky (1969-1974)
*Dave Martin (1972-1974)
*John McLean (1972)
*Jim Woods (1974-1978)
*Dick Stockton (1975-1978)
*Ken Harrelson (1975-1980)
*Rico Petrocelli (1979)
*Jon Miller (1980-1982)
*Bob Montgomery (1982-1995)
*Joe Castiglione (1983-present)
*Kent Der Divanis (1984)
*Mike Andrews (1984)
*Jerry Remy (1988-present)
*Sean McDonough (1988-2004)
*Bob Starr (1990-1992)
*Bob Kurtz (1993-2000)
*Jerry Trupiano (1993-2006)
*Don Orsillo (2001-present)
*J.P. Villamán - Bo Sox Spanish voice (1994-2005)
*Dave O'Brien (2007)
*Glenn Geffner (2007)
Players
The name of each player is followed by the position they primarily played with the Red Sox - which may be different from the position they primarily played during their career - and then by their years with the team, and finally by any major awards won while with the Red Sox. Players currently with the team are listed in bold. A name listed in bold and italics indicates that the individual is a first year player with the Red Sox or a rookie. Names in just italics are the players who have "defected" to the New York Yankees.
See also Boston Red Sox all-time roster
*Roger Clemens, P, 1984-1996 </font>
*Tim Wakefield, P, 1995-
*Nomar Garciaparra, SS, 1996-2004
*Trot Nixon, OF, 1996-2006
*Jason Varitek, C, 1997-
*Derek Lowe, P, 1997-2004
*Pedro Martínez, P, 1998-2004
*Johnny Damon, CF, 2001-2005 </font>
*Doug Mirabelli, C, 2001-2005, 2006-2007
*Hideo Nomo, P, 2001-2001
*Manny Ramírez, LF, 2001-2008
*Bronson Arroyo, P, 2003-2005
*Kevin Millar, 1B, 2003-2005
*David Ortiz, DH, 2003-
*Mike Timlin, P, 2003-
*Mark Bellhorn, 2B, 2004-2005
*Keith Foulke, P, 2004-2006
*Mike Myers, P, 2004-2005
*Curt Schilling, P, 2004-2008
*Kevin Youkilis, 1B/3B, 2004-
*Alex Cora, IF, 2005-2008
*Matt Clement, P, 2005-2006
*Manny Delcarmen, P, 2005-
*Jonathan Papelbon, P, 2005-
*Josh Beckett, P, 2006-
*Coco Crisp, CF, 2006-2008
*Álex González, SS, 2006-2006
*Javier López, P, 2006-
*Mark Loretta, 2B, 2004-2006
*Mike Lowell, 3B, 2006-
*Eric Hinske, 1B/OF, 2006-2007
*Dustin Pedroia, 2B, 2006-
*Wily Mo Peña, OF, 2006-2007
*Kyle Snyder, P, 2006-
*Julian Tavarez, P, 2006-2007
*Brendan Donnelly, P, 2007-2007
*J. D. Drew, RF, 2007-
*Daisuke Matsuzaka, P, 2007-
*Hideki Okajima, P, 2007-
*Joel Piñeiro, P, 2007-2007
Other noteworthy individuals
Celebrity fans
*Ben Affleck, actor;
*Erin Andrews, sports reporter;
*Will Arnett, actor;
*Steve Carell, actor;
*John Cena, professional wrestler;
*Kenny Chesney, country singer;
*Michael Chiklis, actor;
*Lenny Clarke, comedian;
*Kelly Clarkson, pop singer;
*Dane Cook, comedian;
*Rob Corddry, comedian/former Daily Show correspondent;
*Matt Damon, actor;
*James Denton, actor;
*Dropkick Murphys, American Irish punk band;
*Eliza Dushku, actress;
*Shannon Elizabeth, actress;
*The Farrelly Brothers, filmmakers;
*Jennifer Garner, actress;
*Bill Guerin, NHL hockey player;
*Jake Gyllenhaal, actor;
*Stephen King, author;
*John Krasinski, actor;
*Denis Leary, actor;
*Lil Wayne, rapper;
*Neal McDonough, actor;
*Maria Menounos, television presenter;
*Seth Meyers, actor;
*Conan O'Brien, talk-show host;
*Mike O'Malley, comedian
*Amy Poehler, actress;
*Eli Roth, actor and director;
*Rene Russo, actress;
*Bill Simmons, sports columnist;
*John Slattery, actor;
*James Taylor, musician;
*Steven Tyler, musician;
*Donnie Wahlberg, actor/musician;
*Mark Wahlberg, actor;
*Tom Welling, actor;
*Steven Wright, comedian;

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