The most ardent

The Massachusetts State House with a banner in honor of the Red Sox's 2013 World Series appearance. "B Strong" was a patch worn by the Red Sox in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, which occurred on April 15 that year.

“New York is great, but the New England fans are probably the most knowledge and ardent fans, and not just in baseball, but all sports. But Red Sox nation is Red Sox nation.’’

— Dick Williams (1929-2011), manager of, among other Major League Baseball teams, of the Boston Red, in 1967-1969.