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In 2019, all funds raised through Boston K Men t-shirt and hat sales will go directly to the ALS Therapy Development Institute in honor of John Martin.
John, a highly-skilled videographer and friend of the K Men, was diagnosed with ALS in October of 2016. He was a great man, loved throughout New England for his positive personality, work ethic and commitment to others. After a two-year battle with ALS, John passed away in October. We hope you will support the cause and keep John’s spirit alive by ordering a K Men t-shirt and/or hat and donating to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.
Boston K Men official gear is designed by artist Matt Tavares, a longtime K Man and author of many award-winning children’s books including Growing Up Pedro.
Once your K Men t-shirt and hat arrive, be sure to tell your family and friends. When Chris Sale pitches at Fenway (or on the road), wear your K gear and post a picture on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using the hashtags #SaleDay, #RedSox, #teamcafemartin and #beatALS.
Support ALS TDI Today by ordering your original K Men t-shirts here, trucker hats here and beanies here!
The Boston K Men phenomenon began 20 years ago, when Pedro Martinez joined the Red Sox. At every home game that Pedro pitched between 1998 and 2004, the crew plastered K signs symbolizing his strikeouts on the back wall of the Fenway Park bleachers. K is the symbol for strikeout because it is the last letter of the word “struck,” as in, “most batters who faced Pedro struck out.”
After Pedro left the Sox, the K Men migrated from the bleachers to their current perch above the Green Monster, posting Ks each season for the team’s ace pitcher. Today, the crew records strikeouts each time Chris Sale takes the mound at Fenway.
While “The K Men” is the group’s official name, it is a bit of a misnomer. The K Men believe in equal opportunity, with representation from men, women and children.
The K Men are committed to using their role within Red Sox Nation to promote local charities each season.
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We will also send a NEW retro K Men decal (above) to the first 100 people who donate at least $50 to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.