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Fenway Flashback: 1975 - Doc Goes to Work on Labor Day

September 1, 1975

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September 1, 1975: Doc Goes to Work on Labor Day

Labor Day had arrived, and the Red Sox were just 27 games away from their first postseason appearance since 1967. Boston entered the day with a six-game lead over Baltimore in the AL East but had slipped a game behind Oakland after dropping two of three in their weekend showdown. While homefield advantage …

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