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Article: Red Sox Might Get New Fenway Park
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- May 15, 1999
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ALEXIS CHIU, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
05-15-1999
Red Sox Might Get New Fenway Park
BOSTON (AP) -- Fenway Park, the oldest and smallest ballpark in the country, may soon be replaced.
The Boston Red Sox unveiled a plan Saturday to replace the historic park in 2003 with a similar but roomier ballpark across the street.
The proposed stadium would have about 35 percent more space and 11,000 more seats, officials said.
As part of the estimated $550 million project, most of the 87-year-old Fenway Park -- including the Green Monster wall in left field -- would be preserved and turned into a public park adjoining the new stadium.
John Harrington, the team's chief executive officer, said at ...