Jon Lester, Johnny Damon, Mike Timlin to be inducted into Red Sox' Hall of Fame in 2026

Boston Red Sox Set to Honor Three Key Players in 2026 Hall of Fame Induction

The Boston Red Sox are on the cusp of celebrating a significant milestone, as three iconic players will be formally inducted into the team's Hall of Fame during the 2026 regular season. Jon Lester, Johnny Damon, and Mike Timlin, who played pivotal roles in the Red Sox' World Series triumphs in 2007 and 2013, will join former public address announcer Sherm Feller as part of the Class of 2026.

Lester's impressive resume is a testament to his status as one of the greatest pitchers in Red Sox history. With three All-Star nods and a fourth place finish for most strikeouts in team history, Lester cemented his legacy during his nine-year tenure with the Red Sox from 2006-14. The left-handed ace showcased remarkable postseason dominance, logging a 1.56 ERA in five starts during the 2013 World Series.

Damon's impact on the team was just as profound, as he helped snap an 86-year title drought in 2004. A fan favorite with his distinctive beard and long hair, Damon earned two All-Star nods during his four-season stint with the Red Sox. His most memorable moment came in Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS, when he hit two homers against the Yankees to help Boston overcome a 3-0 deficit.

Timlin's contributions to the team were also significant, as he was part of both the 2004 and 2007 World Series championship teams. The reliever holds numerous franchise records, including fifth-most games pitched (394) and third-most postseason appearances (28). His impressive post season ERA stood at 3.76.

In addition to these inductees, the Red Sox will also be honoring former public address announcer Sherm Feller, who served as a fixture at Fenway Park from 1967-1993.

The committee responsible for selecting this year's honorees was comprised of club executives, local and national media members, historians, and fan representatives. While dates for the induction ceremonies have not yet been announced, it is clear that these three players will be celebrated during the 2026 regular season.
 
Dude 🀩 I'm so hyped about this! The Red Sox are doing a great job honoring their legends. Lester was on fire in the postseason, and Damon's beard is still iconic πŸ˜‚. Timlin was super clutch too, you know? The committee did an awesome job selecting these guys. It's gonna be sick to see them get their due recognition at Fenway 🎟️. Can't wait for the 2026 season!
 
πŸ€” finally, a team that's gonna give those Yankees some respect... I mean, who doesn't love seeing old Sox legends like Jon Lester and Johnny Damon getting the recognition they deserve? And don't even get me started on Mike Timlin - that guy was like the unsung hero of our time πŸ˜‚. It's about darn time the Red Sox decided to give Sherm Feller the love he so rightfully deserves too! 2026 is gonna be a wild ride, especially with these legends taking the field... or should I say, the diamond πŸŸοΈπŸ’¨
 
Man I'm so stoked about this news 🀩! Three of my all-time fave Red Sox are getting inducted into the Hall of Fame! Jon Lester was such a beast on the mound, and his 1.56 ERA in the 2013 World Series is still mind-blowing 😲. And can you believe Johnny Damon's beard and hair were iconic? 🀣 I mean who else can say they hit two homers against the Yankees to help win the ALCS? That's pure magic ✨. And Mike Timlin was a staple in those championship teams, what a legend! I'm defo going to be there for the ceremony, gonna get all misty-eyed watching them get their due respect πŸ™. Sherm Feller too, he was a Boston institution 🎀. This is just amazing news for all us Red Sox fans πŸ‘.
 
I gotta say, it's cool they're finally giving these guys the recognition they deserve πŸ™Œ. I mean, Jon Lester was basically the ace of the team for years, and his postseason numbers are insane 😲. And Johnny Damon was like a superhero on the field, hitting those homers in Game 7 against the Yanks... still gives me chills to this day πŸ’₯.

But you know what's weird? The fact that it took them so long to get these guys in πŸ€”. I mean, they were all part of some amazing teams and helped win multiple championships. It feels like they're just going to be stuck in the past forever, instead of getting the recognition they deserve now πŸ’”.

Still, I'm stoked for the Red Sox fans who get to see these guys honored in 2026 πŸŽ‰. It's gonna be a special moment for the team and its history buffs πŸ‘. Fingers crossed it'll be a sold-out crowd at Fenway!
 
Man 🀯 I remember when those guys played back in my day... Jon Lester was like a god on the mound, can't believe he's gettin' honored now 😲. And Johnny Damon, dude was a hero to me, hit those two homers in Game 7 of '04 and it was like the whole city erupted πŸŽ‰. And Mike Timlin, what a vet, been around for so long, still brings that fire πŸ”₯. It's gonna be cool seein' Sherm Feller get the nod too, he was always the best part of the game πŸ—£οΈ. I'm sure it's gonna be a wild celebration in '26...
 
πŸ€” gotta say, its crazy how time flies πŸ•°οΈ, Lester, Damon, and Timlin were all part of some amazing moments in Sox history... Game 7 in '04 was insane πŸ’₯, and those guys brought home some rings πŸ†... but what's even crazier is that Feller's been keeping it real at Fenway since '67 πŸ”Š, his legacy lives on πŸ‘.
 
πŸ† Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. People are born, they grow up, they get old, they die... It's like that with ideas. You once had an idea which took you a long time to develop and which gave your life its meaning. This idea, now old and perhaps stale, has lost its value. But then something else starts to produce value in the same place where the first one produced value. 🌱
 
I'm so surprised they're finally giving some props to those Red Sox legends. I mean, it's about time, right? πŸ™ƒ I've heard rumors that Jon Lester was a total team player and didn't even complain when his teammates benched him like five times during the World Series. πŸ˜’ And can you imagine having to sit through Sherm Feller's announcings for all those years at Fenway Park? Talk about endurance! πŸ’€ On a more serious note, I'm just excited that they're recognizing the contributions of these iconic players and their impact on the team's history. Maybe next year we'll get some love for the Red Sox' ridiculous spending sprees... πŸ€‘
 
You know what's really wild about this? The way they're handling the Hall of Fame induction for these guys. I mean, sure, Lester, Damon, and Timlin were all awesome players, but have you noticed how Sherm Feller is getting honored too? It just seems like a clever move to distract from something bigger... maybe it's an attempt to legitimize the Red Sox' dominance over the past few decades or something. I mean, what if this whole Hall of Fame thing is just a PR stunt to cover up some deep-seated issues within the team? πŸ€‘ I wouldn't put it past 'em, ya know?
 
idk about all the fuss πŸ€”... i mean don't get me wrong, these guys were def key to the Sox's success, but do we really need a Hall of Fame ceremony every year? seems like they're trying to make it too special or something. and what's with the committee being made up of so many people? can't just let the fans vote or something? and are we really gonna be watching Sherm Feller get honored in 2026, when he was actually retired back in '93? feels like they're trying to milk this for all it's worth πŸ€‘
 
Ugh, another Hall of Fame induction πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ... it's just so repetitive every year πŸ™„. Can't they mix it up a bit? Three guys from the same era, playing for the same team... how original 😴. And don't even get me started on the fact that the ceremony is during the regular season πŸ“Ί... can't we get a decent game out of this? At least the new inductees have some serious credentials under their belts πŸ’ͺ. Jon Lester's postseason dominance was impressive, and Damon's heroics in 2004 are still etched in my memory πŸ”₯. But let's be real, there should be more surprises πŸ€”...
 
🀩 gotta give it up to these guys! Lester's the real deal, I mean who else can say they went from being a #2 starter to an All-Star ace? πŸš€ And Damon, man... that beard and that swing are forever etched in my brain πŸ˜‚. As for Timlin, he was always the unsung hero, keeping it real with his clutch relief appearances πŸ™Œ.

I'm hyped for the induction ceremony, gotta see these guys get their due recognition! It's about time we give it up for the '04 and '07 teams that brought us those titles πŸŽ‰. Can't wait to celebrate with some fresh Fenway franks πŸ΄πŸ‘
 
I think its awesome they're gonna honor these 3 legends πŸ™Œ! Jon Lester's gotta get some love for his postseason dominance πŸ’ͺ, and Johnny Damon's gotta be remembered as the guy who ended the drought in 2004 πŸŽ‰. And Mike Timlin's just one of those guys you can't forget...he was always there when it mattered most πŸ‘. I'm not really sure about Sherm Feller getting his own induction tho...I mean, its nice and all but I think its gonna get lost with the 3 actual players πŸ€”. Still, cant wait to see the Red Sox celebrate their new Hall of Famers 🎟️!
 
OMG, I'm so excited about this! It's like, can you believe Jon Lester, Johnny Damon, and Mike Timlin are finally getting their due? I mean, I know they were amazing players, but it feels like forever since we've seen them around the Sox 🀩. I was actually at that 2004 ALCS game where Damon hit those two homers... still gives me chills thinking about it 😍. And can you imagine listening to Sherm Feller's voice ringing out from the speakers at Fenway all these years? That's so cool!
 
I'm telling you something's off about this... I mean, have you noticed how they're doing this right after they just changed their stadium's name? It's like they want everyone to focus on the past instead of the present. And three players at once? That's some weird pattern. What if it's not just a coincidence that they all played in key games during times when the team was winning big? And Sherm Feller, the public address announcer, is getting his own induction? He's just a guy who announced games... doesn't he deserve to be remembered on his own terms? This feels like some kind of PR stunt to me πŸ˜’
 
the red Sox hall of fame inductees are pretty cool 🀩 i mean, jon lester was an amazing pitcher, always giving it his all on the mound 🎯 and damon's beard was iconic lol! but what's really sad is that they're not inducting anyone from the 2018 team πŸ€” maybe that's why i think they should also honor david ortiz, he's still kinda active, right? ⏰
 
omg i cant believe its finally happening 🀩 those 3 legends deserve all the praise they'll get lester was like a machine on the mound his beard game was fire lol and damon's beard is still iconic to this day πŸ§”β€β™‚οΈ timlin was the unsung hero of those championship teams no one remembers him til now but he holds so many records its crazy who did the committee ask for their opinion lol its gonna be lit when they get inducted btw i wish sherm feller gets as much love
 
πŸŽ‰ The Red Sox are really showing love to their legends πŸ™Œ. I think it's awesome that they're honoring Jon Lester, Johnny Damon, and Mike Timlin for their contributions to the team's success. I mean, who can forget those World Series wins in 2004 and 2007? 😍 It's great that Sherm Feller is getting recognition too - he was definitely a part of the Red Sox family back then.

I think it's cool how they're doing this during the regular season instead of just having a ceremony. It'll be awesome to see fans celebrating their favorite players in person 🎟️. And can you imagine seeing those three legends walk onto the field? 🀩 The energy at Fenway Park is gonna be electric! πŸ’₯
 
I'm low-key hyped about the Red Sox' Hall of Fame inductees 🀩. Jon Lester's resume is straight fire πŸ’₯, and it's crazy he's not already in. I mean, 3 All-Star nods and a 1.56 ERA in the playoffs? That's some legendary stuff πŸ”₯. And can we talk about Johnny Damon's beard? πŸ˜‚ He was always so clutch, hitting those two homers against the Yanks in the '04 ALCS 🎯. Mike Timlin might not have gotten as much attention, but he's still a huge part of Red Sox history. It's cool that they're honoring Sherm Feller too, I love hearing his voice at Fenway πŸ“’. The whole class of 2026 is gonna be awesome, can't wait to see the induction ceremonies πŸŽ‰.
 
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