Boston’s World Series trophy comes to Fat Face Fenner’s in Hermosa Beach
Today the Boston Red Sox World Series Trophy will make a pit stop at Fat Face Fenner’s Fishshack in Hermosa Beach, the bar considered the west coast headquarters of Red Sox Nation. A World Series trophy last made a visit to Fenner’s in 2004, when the Red Sox won their first championship in 86 years. Gary Vincent, Boston native and owner of Fenner’s, is thrilled to have his hometown win celebrated in his establishment. “It’s an honor to have the trophy come to us again,” Vincent said. “To my knowledge they are only making two stops in the area, to Fenner’s and to a scouting convention in Los Angeles.” In 2004, Vincent made connections with Dr. Charles Steinberg, Executive Vice President of the Red Sox. They stayed in touch, and, after the October 30 World Series win, Vincent reached out to Steinberg in hopes of another trophy visit. “I took a long shot,” said Vincent. “I dug up Dr. Steinberg’s business card and emailed him. He remembered me and Fenner’s and helped us get the trophy here again. He has deemed us the capitol of Red Sox Nation West.” Boston’s 2013 World Series win was a baseball fairytale. Rebounding from a disastrous 2012 season, the Sox went from worst to first…
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