Despite Recession, Red Sox Set Regular Season Ticket Sales Record For First Weekend

The Boston Red Sox set a new club record for the first weekend of regular season ticket sales with 243,024 tickets purchased by fans over the two-day period.? Sales started at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, coinciding with the traditional Red Sox ticket sales launch event, Christmas at Fenway presented by Stop and Shop.? Red Sox EVP/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Sam Kennedy made the announcement. ?This year, given the current economic conditions, we are particularly gratified by the extraordinary dedication our fans have shown the organization,? said Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner.? ?We are humbled by their loyalty and support.? The total sold surpasses the first weekend record total of 234,033 set last year for the 2008 season.? Tickets were purchased online, by phone, and at Fenway Park, and included Sox Pax and single games for select dates in April, May, and September. The Boston Red Sox also sold over 31,000 tickets for their 2009 spring training games on the first weeke...