With Patriots’ Day the usual date of the Boston Marathon coming up, the Red Sox unveiled marathon-themed jerseys and apparel as part of a series of alternate jerseys designed by Nike for seven MLB teams this season.
Taking inspiration from the marathon’s permanent finish line on Boylston Street, the jerseys use the classic yellow and blue that runners know and love. On the sleeves, you’ll find another nod to the marathon in the form of a racing bib with the number ‘617’ which is the area code for Boston and Fenway Park.
These jerseys will be worn by players on April 17 and 18, when they play the Chicago White Sox at home. On the April 19 holiday, players will wear the Boston Strong jerseys, which feature ‘Boston’ instead of ‘Red Sox’ on the front.
Dick Hoyt: Inspirational runner who pushed son s wheelchair for 32 Boston Marathons dies at 80
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Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt has died at age 80
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Dick Hoyt, longtime Boston Marathon runner who pushed son Rick for decades, dies at 80
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Dick Hoyt, a longtime symbol of the Boston Marathon who ran the race with his son, Rick, for decades, has died. He was 80.
Hoyt, who had been battling health issues, died Wednesday, the Boston Athletic Association said. Hoyt and his son participated in their 32nd and final Marathon as a team in 2014. He was named grand marshal of the event in 2015.
âThe B.A.A. is tremendously saddened to learn of the passing of Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt,â a statement posted to the associationâs website said. âDick personified what it meant to a be a Boston Marathoner, showing determination, passion, and love every Patriotsâ Day for more than three decades.â