Best of Boston
Best Athlete, Red Sox
1987 Best Athlete, Patriots
Tony Eason. Or Steve Grogan.
Quarterback was an oasis of consistency on a barren offense that had to throw—or intercept—to make yardage. And, given the offensive line, had to throw [...] read more»
1987 Best Athlete, Amateur
John Bosa of Boston College and Reggie Lewis of Norhteastern University
Bosa, the Eagles' defensive end, was a first-round draft choice of the Miami Dolphins. Lewis, the Huskie forward, will be wearing the green for the [...] 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, 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»
1986 Best Athlete, College
Scott Fusco
The Harvard hockey player won his sport's top national award, the Hobey Baker trophy, and might have led the Crimson to a national championship ha [...] read more»
1986 Best Athlete, Red Sox Player
Wade Boggs
And every year baseball's best hitter works to improve. read more»
1986 Best Athlete, Celtics Player
Larry Bird
(Fooled you again, right?) With Kevin McHale a worthy runner-up. 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»