Editing The Boston Red Sox (section)

=== Origins and Early Success ===
Founded in 1901, the Boston Red Sox were one of the eight charter members of the American League. The team originally played at the Huntington Avenue Grounds before moving to Fenway Park in 1912, a venue that would go on to become one of the most iconic ballparks in the world. The team’s early years were marked by success, with the Red Sox winning the very first World Series in 1903. Behind the pitching dominance of Cy Young and the bat of future Hall of Famer Tris Speaker, Boston quickly became a powerhouse in American baseball.

The team’s success continued into the 1910s, with multiple World Series titles. However, the next several decades would be defined by a fateful decision that would haunt the franchise for much of the 20th century.