Michael T. McGreevy | |
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 McGreevy in 1903 | |
| Born | (1865-06-16)June 16, 1865 Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1943(1943-02-02) (aged 77) Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Calvary Cemetery inRoslindale, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Nuf Ced |
| Known for | Leader of theRoyal Rooters Owner of the Third Base Saloon |
Michael T. "Nuf Ced"McGreevy (June 16, 1865 – February 2, 1943) was an American businessman and baseball fanatic. He was the leader of the most vocal fans of the Boston Americans (now theBoston Red Sox), known as the "Royal Rooters", and owner of aBoston bar called the Third Base Saloon.
McGreevy's bar got its name because, like third base, it was the last stop before home. His saloon was Boston's original sports bar—it was decorated in a baseball theme, with pictures of the players, and a scoreboard on the outside wall. His nickname, "Nuf Ced", was given to him because that was what he usually shouted to end barroom disputes, usually about the Boston Americans and theBoston Braves. He was an avid member of theL Street Brownies, one of the oldestpolar bear swim clubs in the country.[1]
McGreevy amassed a rich collection of photographs, clippings, and other baseball memorabilia. WhenProhibition forced McGreevy to close Third Base, he donated his collection to theBoston Public Library. Author Glenn Stout (A Red Sox Century) helped popularize the collection when he worked at the library.
The theme song of theRoyal Rooters was "Tessie" from the Broadway musical "The Silver Slipper". McGreevy was mentioned in a 2004 remake of the song by the Irish American punk bandDropkick Murphys—Tessie, Nuff Ced McGreevy shouted, We're not here to mess around.[2] The song was subsequently part of the soundtrack of the 2005 movieFever Pitch concerning fans of the2004 Boston Red Sox season.
In 2008, Dropkick Murphys bassistKen Casey re-opened Third Base, although it was re-named McGreevy's, and added open-air elements for warmer months. There was also a sign on the front of the bar that said "1200 Steps to Fenway Park." This iteration of McGreevy's permanently closed following Massachusetts' March 10, 2020 state of emergency declaration,[3] due to the building's owner, A&S Realty,[4] demanding full rent payments despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.[5] It was onBoylston Street across from theHynes Convention Center located in theBack Bay of Boston.
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