2018 – Boston’s Public Improvement Commission accedes to a demand spearheaded by Red Sox owner John Henry to rename Tom Yawkey Way, the street on which Fenway Park and the team’s corporate address is located. Tom Yawkey’s reputation has been badly damaged due to his central role in keeping the Red Sox from integrating until every other major league team had done so. The street will now revert to its former name, Jersey Street. The move is not without controversy, as the “Yawkey Foundations”, set up by the late owner’s estate, have provided millions to civic improvement projects in and around the city.

On April 26, 2018 — 2018 – Boston’s Public Improvement Commission accedes to a demand spearheaded by Red Sox owner John Henry to rename Tom Yawkey Way, the street on which Fenway Park and the team’s corporate address is located. Tom Yawkey’s reputation has been badly damaged due to his central role in keeping the Red Sox from integrating until every other major league team had done so. The street will now revert to its former name, Jersey Street. The move is not without controversy, as the “Yawkey Foundations”, set up by the late owner’s estate, have provided millions to civic improvement projects in and around the city.

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