Whether you`re a longtime Red Sox fan or have just discovered the particular brand of stoic suffering that defines the Red Sox nation, this is an essential reference book. Written in a friendly, accessible tone that won`t leave new fans lost, The Red Sox Fan Handbook brings the reader up to speed on everything he or she needs to know about New England`s favorite team`s past and present. The Red Sox Fan Handbook includes material on everything from key players (important Sox, cult favorites, and others), to key moments (`Pesky holds the ball`) and rivalries, to great sportscasters and writers over the years, to the history of the team, to a guide to statistics for beginners, to the Fenway Park experience (how to get to the park, how to get tickets, where to sit, where to eat, where to park)