The Boston Red Sox are one of the most unique teams in Major League Baseball and they have a long and rich history. ... On January 28th, 1901, Byron Johnson decided to start a team in Boston to be part of his American Baseball League. ... Tom Yawkey, who bought club in 1933, began a major renovation of the park. ... In 1946 they won the American League pennant. ... With these moves the Red Sox became the last major league team to integrate. ...