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Yawkey Way

Yawkey Way is a street located in Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. Named after Tom Yawkey, the team's former owner, it historically served as the main entrance for fans attending games and featured shops and vendors selling baseball memorabilia. In 2021, the city renamed the street “Peter G. Rowe Way” to honor the Red Sox's long-standing community efforts and to address concerns about Yawkey’s historical associations. Overall, Yawkey Way is an iconic part of Boston’s sports culture, representing the history and passion surrounding the Red Sox.