Thousands gather at the Red Sox rally held in Government Center on Oct. 1, 2007 in celebration of the Red Sox winning their first American League East pennant in 13 years. Lead band The Dropkick Murphys played a number of favorites, including “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.”

Steve Howland—The Tech

Thousands gather at the Red Sox rally held in Government Center on Oct. 1, 2007 in celebration of the Red Sox winning their first American League East pennant in 13 years. Lead band The Dropkick Murphys played a number of favorites, including “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” Steve Howland—The Tech