1904 Boston Americans season
The 1904 Boston Americans season was the fourth season for the professional baseball franchise that later became known as the Boston Red Sox. The Americans finished first in the American League (AL) with a record of 95 wins and 59 losses, 1+1⁄2 games ahead of the New York Highlanders. The team was managed by Jimmy Collins and played its home games at Huntington Avenue Grounds. The Americans were set to play the National League (NL) champion New York Giants in the 1904 World Series; however, the Giants refused to play.
Opening day ceremonies at the Huntington Avenue Grounds in celebration of the 1903 World Series championship by the Americans.
James Joseph Collins was an American professional baseball player. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball. Collins was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.
Jimmy Collins
Jimmy Collins (center, below) with infielders Bobby Lowe, Fred Tenney and Herman Long.
Collins' plaque at the Baseball Hall of Fame