Fenway reaches century mark
Images of baseball's most iconic ballpark
This April 17, 1956, file photo shows Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox played the Baltimore Orioles in the American League opener in Boston. The Red Sox will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway's opening on April 20, 1912, when they host the New York Yankees.The Associated Press
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In this Friday, April 13, 2012 file photo, the Boston Red Sox line up during the playing of the National Anthem before the home opening baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Boston. The Red Sox will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway's opening when they host the New York Yankees Friday, April 20, 2012.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press
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In this April 4, 2010, file photo, fireworks soar over the Fenway Park press box before the opening game of the baseball season between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees in Boston. The Red Sox will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway's opening on April 20, 1912, when they host the Yankees.Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
This mid-1900s aerial photo shows Boston's Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway's opening on April 20, 1912, when they host the New York Yankees.The Associated Press
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A man points during "open house" at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 19, 2012, as part of the Boston Red Sox's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first regular-season baseball game at the park.Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Fans tour Fenway Park during an open house at the ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Signatures fill the walls inside the "Green Monster" scoreboard at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
The Boston Red Sox invited fans to an open house at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Fans reach out to touch the "Green Monster" scoreboard during an open house at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Fans leave their handprints on the outfield wall during an open house at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
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Fans walk past the "Green Monster" scoreboard during an open house at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts April 19, 2012 ahead of Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and is the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
The lights are on at Fenway Park for the MLB American League baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Massachusetts April 17, 2012. The Boston Red Sox will celebrate Fenway Park's 100th anniversary on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and it the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Fans arrive at Fenway Park for the MLB American League baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox in Boston, Massachusetts April 17, 2012. The Boston Red Sox will celebrate Fenway Park's 100th anniversary on April 20. Fenway Park hosted its first major league baseball game on April 20, 1912 and it the first major league ballpark to ever reach its 100th anniversary.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Youngsters sit in and look out from the Green Monster seats during "open house" at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, April 19, 2012, part of the Boston Red Sox's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first regular-season baseball game at Fenway Park.Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
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