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The Red Seat

© Douglas Pignet

The Red Seat

Uploaded: November 07, 2014 | Entered: November 07, 2014 03:02:22

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A vivid reminder of the greatness Ted Williams bestowed upon the Red Sox franchise is the single red seat that stands out amongst its green counterparts in the right field stands.
On June 9, 1946, the Splendid Splinter connected off of Detroit's Fred Hutchinson for the longest home run ever hit in Fenway, landing in the upper part of what's now called the Lower Bleachers.

56-year-old Joe Boucher, a construction engineer from Albany, New York, was in the now red seat when the ball, which traveled 502 feet, fell from the sky and deflected off his straw hat. But Boucher didn't end up with the ball, adding, "after it hit my head, I was no longer interested."


Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 56.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf November 07, 2014

Great story behind this outstanding capture, Doug!! #1594225

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 07, 2014

Interesting story, comp. and treatment. #11180262

Lynn M. Whitt November 07, 2014

Great find and capture. #11180278

Gord MacEachern November 07, 2014

Love the story and the image Doug, good stuff!! #11180290

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 07, 2014

Great storytelling image Doug! #11180300

Tiia Vissak November 07, 2014

well done! #11180311

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 07, 2014

I'm wondering if Mr Boucher was a Yankee or Red Sox Fan???
This is Excellent And a winner Doug! #11180313

Mary K. Robison November 07, 2014

Now that is just plain cool,Doug! Love the photo and the story. #11180346

Stephen Zacker November 07, 2014

Terrific image and story. #11180384

John Connolly November 07, 2014

A wonderful scene and capture Doug! What a great story! #11180565

Bill Whala November 07, 2014

Great story to go with this wonderful story telling image, Doug!! #11180589

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 07, 2014

Such an interesting story Doug! And how neat it was they made that one seat red, love your presentation! #11180657

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 07, 2014

Love your story and the shot, Doug!! #11180906

Sheri Whala November 07, 2014

Wonderful all the way around! #11180921

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 07, 2014

Super patterns, comp, image & liked your story, Doug. WTG.
#11180997

Gail Sullivan level-classic November 10, 2014

Love this, Doug....the blur gives it a nice nostalgic feeling. #11182462

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 11, 2014

This is really cool! Nice story!
#11183458

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