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2 unusual facts about Royal Rooters


Royal Rooters

There is a fairly large contingent in New York City, and their base has been the Riviera Café (known as "The Riv") in the West Village.

The Royal Rooters would go to Pittsburgh and sing Tessie to distract the opposing players, especially Honus Wagner.


1903 World Series

Much was made of the influence of Boston's "Royal Rooters", who traveled to Pittsburgh and sang their theme song "Tessie" to distract the opposing players (especially Honus Wagner).

Michael T. McGreevy

The theme song of the "Royal Rooters" was "Tessie" from the Broadway musical "The Silver Slipper".

Tommy Leach

-- recanted or recounted? --> to Lawrence Ritter, is the Boston Royal Rooters constant chanting of the popular song "Tessie" threw Honus Wagner off his game, though it is more likely that Wagner played hurt during the series.


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