Wally the Green Monster

Wally the Green Monster is the mascot of the Boston Red Sox. Originally rarely seen, he was known to jump out of the Green Monster (wall) at Fenway Park on occasion. With his growing popularity, he then became a fixture in the seats at Fenway Park, interacting with fans. A smaller Wally sat with Jerry Remy in the broadcast booth every Red Sox game until Remy's untimely passing in 2021.

He was introduced in early 1997 and was lustily booed during his first appearance, but has since become much more beloved. He wears number 97 in honor of his year of birth.

In September of 2005, he was injured in a violent dispute with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays mascot Raymond. On July 27, 2012, Wally went missing before a game with the New York Yankees, making the team suspect a dastardly deed by Yankee fans. Boston Police issued an all-points bulletin looking for a "green and furry [character] ... and sporting a permanent grin to the face on an extremely large head." It turned out to be a misunderstanding as Wally was located a few hours later, taking an unauthorized tour of his home city.

In 2025, the Red Sox's players paid him tribute by using a model Wally head as the main prop in their home run celebrations. The connecting player gets to wear the head for a moment and parade around the dugout, receiving congratulations from his teammates.

Further Reading

• Thomas Harrigan: "Red Sox are Monster mashing with new home run celly", mlb.com, April 4, 2025. [1]