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How long did the Boston Red Sox's championship drought last before Francona led them to win?

  • 76 years

  • 86 years

  • 96 years

  • 106 years

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The Boston Red Sox's championship drought lasted 86 years, from 1918 to 2004, when they won the World Series. This is the longest drought in Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox had a number of close calls during this period, including losing the World Series in 1946, 1967, and 1975. They finally broke their curse in 2004, when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
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