Best of Boston
Best Athlete, Red Sox
1983 Best Athlete, Turned-Coach
Gerry Cheevers
Ex-Bruins goalie almost pulled off a miracle. read more»
1983 Best Athlete, Who Gives Back the Most to Boston
John Smith
The Patriots' English place-kicker is available for soccer clinics and public appearances. And his relatives wouldn't have anything to do with the Mayflower. read more»
1983 Best Athlete, Amateur
Joan Benoit
Her marathon win was comparable to Bob Beamon's legendary Olympic long jump. read more»
1983 Best Athlete, Pro Amateur
Bill Rodgers
Appearance fees, consultant fees, clothing and shoe endorsements, and he still gets to try out for the Olympics. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, Professional
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Tenacious, pugnacious, and gracious. Everything a champion should be. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, College
Northeastern’s Basketball Star Perry Moss
The sleeper of the year. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, Celtics Player
Larry Bird
Sub or starter, the hick from French Lick is our pick. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, Red Sox Player
Ralph Houk
The manager's not a baseball man. He's an alchemist. read more»
1982 Best Athlete, Bruins Player
Ray Bourque
Dependable, often dominant. When he went down, the Nordiques had a lock. read more»