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Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation

Rooters: Birth of Red Sox Nation

Red Sox Fans: This Is Your Story

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Documentary

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The story of Boston fans, from their "birth" as the 200 "Roxbury Rooters" in 1897 to their transformation into millions known today as RED SOX NATION. Through rare images and film the saga is told by Boston baseball legends like Johnny Pesky and Peter Gammons, historians, Red Sox players and officials, everyday fans and the Red Sox Nation members descended from the original "Rooters".

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

106 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

02 October 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Johnny Pesky

Johnny Pesky

Peter Gammons

Peter Gammons

Mikey Adams

Mikey Adams

(narrator)

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