Frank Malzone, who became a Red Sox Hall of Famer in 1995, is quoted by author Golenbock as saying his promotion from the minors was delayed because of his Italian heritage.

As the Sox struggle this year, we need to look back on successful seasons in the past. 

A good place to do that is with Peter Golenbock’s history, Red Sox Nation: The Rich and Colorful History of the Boston Red Sox. 

Golenbock writes team histories like no other author. This 608-page book will provide any Red Sox Nation citizen a mental and physical workout.