The Boston Red Sox and its innumerable fans are still flying high from the triumphs over the New York Yankees in the 2004 playoffs and the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series --- lifting the curse of the Bambino once and for all. The magnificent history leading up to this event unfolds in the pages of this loving testament to the players, fans, triumphs, and frustrations of the team from Fenway Park. Packed to the bleachers with color illustrations, essays by some of the most gifted writers in the nation, and countless statistics, it's the complete guide to this founding team of the American League that is sure to be a grand slam against a line-up of rival titles.