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Red Sox Induct Beloved Franchise Legends Into Hall Of Fame
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox inducted Bill Mueller, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Jon Lester, and Sherm Feller into their Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony before facing the Tampa Bay Rays.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox inducted new Hall of Fame members
- Induction ceremony held before game against Tampa Bay Rays
- Class of 2026 includes Bill Mueller, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Jon Lester, and Sherm Feller
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The Boston Red Sox honored the newest members of the Red Sox Hall of FameĀ prior to Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The team held a special pregame ceremony celebrating the Class of 2026: Bill Mueller, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Jon Lester and the late Sherm Feller.
A 2004 World Series champion, Mueller earned a "memorable moment" plaque for his walk-off home run against the New York Yankees on July 24, 2004, propelling Boston to victory in a game featuring the famous brawl between Alex Rodriguez and Jason Varitek.
Timlin and Damon also played on theĀ 2004 team with Mueller and received plaques as well. Timlin was a key member of the Red Sox bullpen during the final six seasons of his MLB career from 2003 to 2008, helping them win two World Series.
Q&A
Who were the new inductees into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2026?
The new inductees are Bill Mueller, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin, Jon Lester, and the late Sherm Feller.
When did the Boston Red Sox hold the Hall of Fame induction ceremony?
The induction ceremony took place prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
What is the significance of the Red Sox Hall of Fame?
The Red Sox Hall of Fame honors players and contributors who have made significant impacts on the franchise's history.
