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Wally the Green Monster Crosses the Line

By Matt WatsonAug 4th 2007 – 6:15PM

Mascots can get away with a lot of things, whether it's spraying opposing fans with silly string, bowling over fans to get to a hot dog or antagonizing $100 million starting pitchers. But there's still a line that can be crossed, which makes the practical joke Red Sox owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner played on team...

Background on Wally the Green Monster

Wally the Green Monster is the official mascot for the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball team. His name is derived from the Green Monster nickname of the 37-foot 6-inches wall in left field at Fenway Park.

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