The Tartan Army's Luck Runs Red Hot in Boston! A quartet of Scotland fans from Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, are basking in the glory of an incredible raffle win that's got everyone talking - £8,066.45 richer after staking their claim on a $40 ticket at Fenway Park!
On what was already shaping up to be an unforgettable adventure for Peter and Paul Innes, alongside John and Ross Henderson, they made history as the first UK winners in the Boston Red Sox's 50/50 raffle. The winning moment came during their 'Scotland Celebration night' at the iconic Fenway Park - a day after Steve Clarke's Scotland national team secured victory over Haiti in World Cup qualifying.
The £16,132.90 jackpot may have seemed like an impossible dream for this group of travelling fans, but they were determined to make it happen. And boy, did they ever! Paul Innes described the experience as "surreal", while still trying to wrap his head around the fact that they'd scooped a life-changing sum.
But what's just as impressive is the generosity of the Red Sox organisation, who'll be donating half of the winnings to support their own foundation. That means the Bonnyrigg quartet walked away with a cheque for £8,066.45 - and memories that will last them a lifetime!
"My best pal, his son, my son, amazing," John Henderson exclaimed, summing up the elation felt by all four winners. And we can't help but agree - what an unforgettable trip it's been! The unexpected windfall has only added to the excitement of their overseas football adventure.