Best of Boston
Best Athlete, Patriots Player
Andre Tippett
<p>Dick Butkus.</p> <p>That's who linebacker Andre Tippett brings to mind, says Dick Shinnick, the Patriots' linebacker coach. "His impact on a game is Butkus's."</p> <p>Tippett, [...] read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Patriots Player
Steve Nelson
The linebacker had an inspiring season despite his injury. read more»
1984 Best Athlete, Patriots Player
Tony Collins
A breakaway runner who's getting better every year. read more»
1983 Best Athlete, Patriots Player
Mark Henderson, the Ex-Con Snowplow Driver
There's one gimmick the USFL will never match. It doesn't snow during their season. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, Patriots Player
John Hannah
Through a long, lost season he shouldered both his team and his reputation, and neither of them down. read more»