DMD is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene -- usually a large, out-of-frame deletion. Dystrophin is a structural protein associated with the support scaffolding of plasma membrane in muscle cells. Absent dystrophin causes a weakening of muscles, particularly skeletal and cardiac muscle.
The bottom portion of Pesky's Pole, with the Green Monster in the background and Fenway Park 's right field seats in the foreground. Pesky's Pole in the late innings of Boston's 11-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on September 26, 2009. Pesky's Pole, commonly referred to as The Pesky Pole, is the nickname for the right field foul pole at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
The story of how the right field foul pole acquired the name Pesky Pole is shrouded in mythology as much as fact. The story that has been passed down over the years leads one to believe that former Red Sox infielder Johnny Pesky had quite a few home runs wrap around the pole, located only 302 feet from home plate. In fact, Pesky hit only 17 home runs in his entire 10-year career, and only six of those were at Fenway Park.