The Boston Red Sox have a following like none other in the world of professional sports, and it seems that people from all over the globe are striving to join the ranks of this curiously delirious fandom. The Sox are, without a doubt, America's baseball team, having for so many years symbolized the underdog, the American dream, and good in the fight versus evil, all rolled into one.

Whether you are a serious Sox fan in search of previously undiscovered informational nuggets or a more casual fan looking to upgrade your status, Red Sox Essential has what you need to call yourself a real fan. Through stories and anecdotes, trivia and stats, and much more, this handy reference guide will rekindle diamond memories from the early days of Fenway and provide hope, humor, and a little bit of heaven.