An 86-year-old ticket taker at Fenway Park is gaining national attention after being featured in a viral effort to support veterans across the country.
Ken Avery, an Air Force veteran, was highlighted by social media influencer Sam Weidenhofer, who is traveling the United States with a goal of helping 50 veterans in 50 days.
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Avery was nominated by his daughter, who said her father has continued working at Fenway Park to help cover expenses after losing much of his pension when the airline he worked for went out of business.
Despite his age, Avery continues to work seasonal shifts at the ballpark while also relying on unemployment benefits during the offseason to make ends meet…