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Thirteen Years Later, Red Sox Still Celebrate Patriots' Day with Those Special 'Boston' Home Jerseys
The special jerseys first appeared when the team returned after the 2013 bombing, and players wore them again as part of Patriots' Day ceremonies.
- On Monday, the Boston Red Sox wore jerseys emblazoned with 'Boston' at Fenway Park, continuing an annual Patriots' Day tradition honoring Boston Marathon bombing victims.
- Thirteen years ago, the team returned to Fenway Park five days after the Boston Marathon bombing killed three spectators and injured more than 260, sparking a 2013 World Series championship run.
- Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the game united the city, while catcher Conner Wong emphasized the day remains special for Boston.
- Hall of Famer David Ortiz declared "This is our city, and nobody is going to dictate our freedom" in 2013; Jonny Gomes threw the ceremonial first pitch Monday wearing the jersey.
- Boston pitching coach Andrew Bailey earned a save in the 2013 game, securing the win in relief on the day the bombs went off.
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Thirteen years later, Red Sox still celebrate Patriots' Day with those special 'Boston' home jerseys
Thirteen years ago, the Boston Red Sox returned to the field five days after two bombs went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three spectators and injuring more than 260.
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