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No, the Red Sox aren't banning beer in Fenway seats
By adamg on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 4:09pm
UPDATE: The actual Globe article ran Aug. 17, 1956. Here's a copy; the Globe has taken down the version that cause all the furor with the March 17, 2012 date.
Yeah, just because it's on the IntarWebs doesn't mean it's true. The Globe printed this droll little piece about the city banning beer in seats at Fenway, possibly as part of their big Fenway package from yesterday, possibly as an April Fool's joke, although with a weird March 17, 2012 date on it.
Just not true. How to be sure? It mentions Boston Licensing Board Chairwoman Mary Driscoll. Driscoll was chairwoman back in the 1940s (bonus fun fact: She was beaned in the noggin by a foul ball at Fenway in 1947). Current Chairwoman Nicole Murati Ferrer has yet to express an opinion about seated beer swilling at Fenway.
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eeka sighting in 3,2,1
You rang?
Adam, you spelled her name wrong.
Also there's no photo.
There should be a photo so we can be sure she wasn't licensing board chair in 19fortywhatever.
The H is silent
And now gone. I'm typing this in the licensing board hearing room, where they have photos of past chairpeople, going back to Mary Driscoll being reappointed in 1956. Will post a copy later.
I wish they did have a beer free zone
I've had beer spilled on me at a Sox games, a Celtic games and some other events. Some people just can't control their alcohol induced enthusiasm.
Pretty sure they do
Outfield box 32 I think?
Finally. I had no clue.
I'm far outnumbered. Happy to see this!
Confirmed
And you'll be glad to know that they vigorously enforce the rule. I once sat there inadvertently, and though I do enjoy a beer or two during the game, I abided by the rules. A few folks tried to test them, and were escorted out for their troubles.