The Red Sox would like Yawkey Way returned to the former name of Jersey St.
The Red Sox submitted a petition to the Boston Public Improvement Commission requesting that Yawkey Way be returned to its original Jersey Street name as a symbol of inclusion, the team announced Wednesday. The filing of the paperwork comes six months after Red Sox owner John Henry told the Boston Herald that he is “haunted” by the racist legacy of former owner Tom Yawkey.
“Restoring the Jersey Street name is intended to reinforce that Fenway Park is inclusive and welcoming to all,” the team said in a statement.
That was my suggestion. It seems time is not kind to celebrities.
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