1971 Boston Red Sox season
| 1971 Boston Red Sox | |
|---|---|
| League | American League |
| Division | East |
| Ballpark | Fenway Park |
| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Record | 85–77 (.525) |
| Divisional place | 3rd |
| Owner | Tom Yawkey |
| President | Tom Yawkey |
| General manager | Dick O'Connell |
| Manager | Eddie Kasko |
| Television | WHDH-TV, Ch. 5 |
| Radio | WHDH-AM 850 (Ken Coleman, Ned Martin, Johnny Pesky) |
| Stats | ESPN.com Baseball Reference |
The 1971 Boston Red Sox season was the 71st season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished third in the American League East with a record of 85 wins and 77 losses, 18 games behind the Baltimore Orioles, who went on to win the AL championship.