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Boston Red Sox Fenway Park collection strapback collection.

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The "617" on the Boston Red Sox jersey represents the primary telephone area code for the city of Boston and its immediate surrounding areas, including Fenway Park.

The number "617" became prominently featured on Red Sox gear during their Nike City Connect series. The specific design pays tribute to the city in several key ways:

• Boston Marathon Homage: The "617" is printed within a racing bib, mimicking those worn by runners in the annual Boston Marathon.

• Patriots' Day Weekend: The special blue and yellow uniform colors are a nod to the Boston Marathon and Patriots' Day, honoring one of the city's most iconic traditions.

• City Strong: Beyond the jerseys, the Red Sox previously wore "617" and "Boston Strong" in the dugout and on special warm-up shirts to show solidarity following the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy.