Bob Montgomery served as the Red Sox backup Catcher from 1970-79, he along with Carl Yastrzemski are the only Sox players to play in every season of the decade. He appeared in 387 Games hitting .258 with 23 HR’s, a .669 OPS and a 2.2 WAR.

1980 Topps set build #mailday via a TCDb trade!! #cardsky

Happy 57th Birthday to Phil Plantier! He spent spring training with the Blue Jays in 1998 but didn't make the team. Since then, I can't help but feel that Blue Jays fans were robbed of regularly seeing one of the greatest batting stances in MLB history (See below).

On this date in 1967 the Red Sox drafted Carlton Fisk in the 1st rd, 4th overall. Fisk played parts of 11 seasons with the Sox, hitting .284 with 162 HR’s, 568 RBI’s, a .837 OPS and a 39.5 WAR. He was a 7x All Star with the Sox and won ROY in 1972. He was inducted into the HOF in 2000.

35 years ago today.....We all paused... this was a moment in history... Whitney Houston changed the National Anthem forever... and made it a Billboard Hit... There is no comparison. Miss you, Whitney! #SuperBowlXXV

Mo Vaughn celebrates on horseback as the Red Sox beat the Brewers 3-2 at Fenway Park on September 20, 1995 to clinch the AL East Division Title. That season Vaughn hit .300 with 39 HR’s a league leading 126 RBI’s, a .963 OPS and a 4.3 WAR, winning AL MVP.

Fred Lynn, 1978 Boston #RedSox #Baseball

Jackie Bradley Jr. CF Debut: 2013 - Retired: 2023 MIL - BOS - TOR - KCR

"I never had it made. I never had it easy." - #JackieRobinson

16 days until pitchers and catchers report. Carlton Fisk unleashes one to second.

Aaron Sele Pitcher Debut: 1993 - Retired: 2007 SEA - NYM - ANA - LAD - BOS - TEX

Boston Celtics legends.

Today's mail brings this 1951 Bowman Emlen Tunnell card. A shout-out also to our mail carrier. It's 10 below zero with a wind chill of 33 below here in Green Bay at the moment.

What I find most interesting about this card, like a lot from 2021, is the empty stands in the background. #cardsky

OTD in 1981 the California Angels traded Frank Tanana, Joe Rudi and Jim Dorsey to the Boston Red Sox for Fred Lynn and Steve Renko #CardSky

Today in White Sox History: January 22 Carlton Fisk is freed from the White Sox — but 25 other clubs do not take advantage www.southsidesox.com/chicago-whit...

Luis Tiant almost loses his shirt as he and Carlton Fisk are escorted off the field after the Sox beat the Blue Jays 5-0 on October 1, 1978, to force a 1 game playoff against the Yankees. Tiant threw a complete game 2 hitter, which sadly would be the last game he‘d pitch in a Red Sox uniform.

Most important transaction in franchise history.

Mike Easler LF-DH Debut: 1973 - Retired: 1987 ANA - BOS - PIT - HOU - PHI - NYY

This is probably more than you want to know about Lee Smith's short tenure with the Montreal Expos that began 29 years ago today, but here you go . . . is.gd/4ipBRs

Today In 1966: Boston #RedSox legend Ted Williams is elected to the #Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility! (Not unanimously though, 20 writers left him off their ballot!) #MLB #HOF #History

Carlton Fisk and backup Catcher Tim Blackwell talking in the dugout during a game against the Brewers on July 29, 1975. Blackwell the Red Sox 13th round pick in the 1970 draft played in 103 Games for the 1974 & 75 Sox, hitting .220 with a .565 OPS.

Good morning Blue Sky 🩵🌞 #renew #blessing

Red Sox greats Dwight Evans, Fred Lynn and Jim Rice pictured together on July 1, 2025.

OTD in 1973, Orlando Cepeda signed with the Red Sox as a free agent ...and remember, in 1973 a veteran player being a free agent meant that he had previously been released by another team (Oakland in December 1972, in this case) #CardSky

Classic 1955 Post Sugar Crisp Cereal Baseball Patches commercial starring Boston #RedSox legend Ted Williams! ~ Fun Fact: There's 15 of the 16 teams represented here, the A's were actually in the process of moving from Philadelphia to Kansas City! #SundayMorning #MLB #Baseball

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Happy birthday in heaven Denny Doyle. Haha! Stupid Yankees.

Inching closer every day. I can almost smell the fresh cut grass!

Remembering “The Greatest”, Muhammad Ali on his Birthday (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) 🕊💙

Dwight Evans is presented with the Gold Glove award before a game with the Brewers on June 26, 1982. The Gold Glove was for the 1981 season and was his 4th. 1981 was a strike shortened season that year he led the AL in HR’s 22, Walks 85, OPS .937, Total Bases 215 and WAR 6.7.

Carlton Fisk’s 1980 Topps Baseball Card. 1980 was Fisk’s last season with the Red Sox he was declared a Free Agent after his contract was mailed out late by Haywood Sullivan, Boston’s GM and part owner. That season he hit .289 with 18 HR’s, a .819 OPS and a 3.9 WAR, making his 7th AS team.

Tommy Harper LF-CF-DH Debut: 1962 - Retired: 1976 BAL - MIL - BOS - ANA - CLE - CIN - OAK

When I was a kid my Mom had a crush on Reggie Smith (though she might not have characterized it that way), the local team’s center fielder. Anyhow, I can see her point?

Boston Red Sox Catcher Carlton Fisk and New York Yankees Catcher Thurman Munson brawl after Munson barreled into Fisk on a missed suicide squeeze play in the 9th inning of a 3-2 Sox win on August 1, 1973.

Before joining the Boston Red Sox in 1961, Carl Yastrzemski played two seasons in the minors. 1960 was spent with the Minneapolis Millers where he hit .339, with 36 doubles while driving in 69.

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Advertising sign for 1954 Topps cards. #CardSky

Shea Hillenbrand 3B-1B-DH Debut: 2001 - Retired: 2007 LAD - ANA - SFG - BOS - ARI - TOR

Greg Harris Pitcher Debut: 1981 - Retired: 1995 CIN - SDP - MON - NYM - PHI - NYY - TEX - BOS

On this date in 2009 Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson are elected into the Hall of Fame. Rice spent his entire 16 year career with the Red Sox, hitting .298 with 382 HR’s, 1451 RBI’s, a .854 OPS and a 47.7 WAR. He was an 8x AS and had 6 top 5 finishes for MVP, winning 1x.

Happy 66th Birthday to Mike Marshall who the Red Sox acquired from the Mets for 3 Minor Leaguers on July 27, 1990. In parts of 2 seasons with the Sox he played in 52 Games, hitting .287, with 5 HR’s and a .750 OPS. The Sox released him in July 1991.

Mike Greenwell LF Debut: 1985 - Retired: 1996 BOS

Did someone say RC Cola?

75 days until Red Sox at #Reds Opening Day 2026

Legendary pitcher Christy Mathewson warms up in his stylish New York Giants sweater! ⚾️ #MLB #SFGiants #Baseball #History

On this date in 2000 Carlton Fisk is elected into the Hall of Fame along with his teammate of 1 year Tony Perez. Fisk played 11 seasons with the Sox, 9 full seasons, hitting .284 with 162 HR’s, a .837 OPS, 126 OPS+ and a 39.5 WAR. He was a 7x All Star with the Sox.

Awesome Mail day from @aldonadi.bsky.social via @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social Sunday giving thread. I am extremely grateful for your kindness & generosity. #cardsky...❤️⚾

Butch Hobson’s 1977 Topps Baseball Card. That season was Hobson’s 1st full season in MLB, he hit .265, with 30 HR’s, 112 RBI’s and a .789 OPS. He was 1 of 3 Sox that year to hit 30 or more HR’s, joining Jim Rice and George Scott.

From The Post War Cards Sell Sheet Collection: 1986 Donruss Pop-Up All-Stars with Triple Value in Every Pack (the boxes were white if you're curious).