| 1901 Boston Americans | |
|---|---|
 Team photo; Cy Young third from left in middle row, Jimmy Collins seated center of front row | |
| League | American League |
| Ballpark | Huntington Avenue Grounds |
| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Record | 79–57 (.581) |
| League place | 2nd (4 GB) |
| Owners | Charles Somers |
| President | Charles Somers |
| Managers | Jimmy Collins |
| Stats | ESPN.com Baseball Reference |
The 1901 Boston Americans season was the first season for the professional baseball franchise that later became known as the Boston Red Sox, and the first season of play for the American League (AL). It resulted in the Americans finishing second in the AL with a record of 79 wins and 57 losses, four games behind the Chicago White Stockings. The team was managed by Jimmy Collins and played its home games at Huntington Avenue Grounds.