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Posted By: Steve

Good explanation to Greg's question.

Peter, that dude was the proprietor of the nations first Sports Bar on Tremont St. It later became a branch of the Boston Public Library. But there's goodnews. McGreevy's has reopened recently near Fenway on Boylston Street.

Wiki;
Michael T. "Nuf Ced" McGreevy was the leader of the most vocal fans of the Boston Americans, known as the "Royal Rooters". McGreevey owned the Third Base Saloon, which got its name because it was the last stop before home. His saloon was decorated in a baseball theme, with pictures of the players, and a scoreboard on the outside wall. His nickname "Nuf Ced" was given to him because that was what he usually shouted to end barroom disputes, usually about the Boston Americans and the Boston Braves.

McGreevy amassed a rich collection of photographs, clippings, and other baseball memorabilia. When Prohibition forced McGreevy to close Third Base, he donated his collection to the Boston Public Library. Author Glenn Stout (A Red Sox Century) was curator of the collection for many years.

The theme song of the "Royal Rooters" was "Tessie" from the Broadway musical "The Silver Slipper".



Greg, You likely figured it out, but in case you didn't. The BA's held Spring Camp near Hot Springs, Ark in 1907-10. Oh, and my birthday is coming up