Best of Boston

Best Athlete, Pro

1989 Best Athlete, Pro

John Stephens

The Patriots' rookie running back gained more than 1,000 yards and almost carried a team with no passing attack into the play-offs. read more»
1988 Best Athlete, Pro

Roger Clemens

Two Cy Youngs in a row, and working on a third. With Larry Bird in the Hall of Fame, he's the obvious choice. read more»
1987 Best Athlete, Pro

Kevin McHale

Were it not for Hall of Farmer Larry Bird's preeminence, McHale might be recognized as the greatest basketball player this town has seen since John [...] read more»
1986 Best Athlete, Pro

Danny Ainge

Yeah, yeah. We've knocked him in the past as a player. But his athleticism is unquestioned. He has played major league baseball. And this year [...] read more»
1986 Best Athlete, Pro

Larry Bird

Fooled you, right? read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Pro

Marvelous Marvin Hagler

He looked mahvelous. read more»
1984 Best Athlete, Pro

Larry Bird

Into the Hall of Fame. read more»
1983 Best Athlete, Pro

Larry Bird

And next year's his contract year. read more»