The President of the Boston Red Sox penned a letter thanking the Tartan Army after their spectacular takeover of Fenway Park.
More than 5000 Scotland fans marched through the streets of Boston, kilted and playing bagpipes, before attending the venue to watch the Red Sox take on the Texas Rangers on June 14.
The Tartan Army were praised for bringing an extraordinary atmosphere to the game, with players describing it as the most enjoyable game of their careers.
The Tartan Army were praised for bringing an extraordinary atmosphere to the game, with players describing it as the most enjoyable game of their careers.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy has now penned a letter to Hampden bosses, admitting the moving scenes will never be forgotten.
He said: Dear President Mulraney and Chief Executive Maxwell,
On behalf of all of us at Fenway Sports Group, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.
The letter written by the Red Sox President
“What happened at Fenway Park on June 14th was something none of us will forget. We knew the Tartan Army was coming. We did not fully understand what that meant until we saw it.
Hundreds of Scotland supporters gathered at the foot of a statue of Robert Burns in the Back Bay and marched all the way to Landowne Street to the sound of bagpipes. Kilts and Scottish flags filled our ballpark with a spirit that has no equivalent in American sport.
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“It was genuinely one of the most moving things we have witnessed at Fenway Park in a very long time.
Throughout its 114-year history, Fenway Park has seen World Series championships, historic rivalries, and more than a few unforgettable nights.
“And yet on Sunday evening, a ballpark that is typically filled with a baseball crowd became, for a few hours, a meeting point between two sporting cultures. Our fans embraced your supporters without reservation.
“Your supporters responded with exactly the generosity and good humor that has made the Tartan Army beloved everywhere in the world they travel.
“Scotland’s return to the World Cup after 28 years deserves every bit of the enthusiasm your supporters brought to Boston.
“We are proud that Fenway Park could be part of this chapter in your celebration.
“Please extend our deep gratitude to your staff, to manager Steve Clarke and the full Scottish FA delegation, and above all to the Tartan Army itself.
They treated our home like their own, and we are better for it.
“With warmth and admiration, Sam Kennedy President, Boston Red Sox.”
