Jaylen Brown and Rafael Devers connected by shared birthday and trades

Jaylen Brown and Rafael Devers, both born on October 24, 1996, have recently been traded from their respective Boston teams. Brown was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, while Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants last season. Despite the trades, the Boston Red Sox have begun a winning streak since Brown's departure. The historical significance of the October 24 date is discussed, including losses by other Boston teams and a championship win by the 1892 Boston Beaneaters. The Red Sox's recent success contrasts with their struggles earlier in the season and provides a backdrop to a unique narrative surrounding these two players.

• 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown, Rafael Devers and the Boston Curse of Oct. 24, 1996