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Sox Deny Sock Hoax

Team shocked, shocked at allegations that Schilling faked the blood in 2004

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Apr 27, 2007 5:39 AM CDT

(Newser) – Many past and current Red Sox rushed to the defense of Curt Schilling yesterday after Baltimore announcer Gary Thorne claimed the blood that famously turned the injured pitching ace's sock red in the 2004 ALCS against the Yankees was a hoax. Thorne said backup catcher... Read full story »

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