John W. Henry
In 1977, the section of Jersey Street where Fenway Park is located was renamed Yawkey Way in his honor. However, in August 2017, during a time of increased racial tensions around the country, the Red Sox's principal owner John W. Henry announced the team was seeking to change the name, due to allegations of racism against Yawkey, adding he was "haunted" by Yawkey's legacy, which some have characterized as racist.