Wally the Green Monster

Wally the Green Monster is the official mascot for the Boston Red Sox. His name is derived from the Green Monster, the nickname of the 37-foot 2-inch wall in left field at Fenway Park.The Wally part of the name is also derived from the 37-foot 2-inch wall in left field. Wally debuted on April 13, 1997. Although he was an immediate success with children, he was not as well-received by older fans, because of his green and smelly attire. Wally has since become more accepted by Red Sox fans of all ages, in part due to the Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy creating stories about him and sharing them during televised games.