Best of Boston
Best Athlete, Red Sox
1994 Best Athlete
Drew Bledsoe
Not merely for performance but for vast promise as well. One day he will be the first Patriot to become legendary without blowing dope, the [...] read more»
1989 Best Athlete, Celtic
Robert Parish
When all around him were falling down, slowing down, or giving up, the Chief made a strong argument for retiring his number. read more»
1989 Best Athlete, Red Sox
Bruce Hurst
For winning the pennant. Honorable mention: Mike Greenwell. An MVP year. read more»
1989 Best Athlete, Amateur
The Harvard men’s hockey team
For winning the NCAA championship. Honorable mention: Dana Barros. BC's stylish point machine supplied what little college hoop excitement Boston enjoyed. And Salem's Jeff Juden [...] read more»
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, Finish
The 1988 Marathon
Ibrahim Hussein and Juma Ikangaa dueled neck and neck for more than 26 miles. read more»
1988 Best Athlete, Savior
Paul Fireman
The Reebok zillionaire really wants to save the Patriots, and he has the wherewithal to it. read more»
1988 Best Athlete, Rookie
A duo: Craig Janney and Bob Joyce
The Bruins needed new blood with fast feet and clever moves. In the two Olympians—one American, the other Canadian—they found it. read more»