Best of Boston

Best Athlete, Celtic

1985 Best Athlete, Patriots Player

Steve Nelson

The linebacker had an inspiring season despite his injury. read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Bruins Player

Ray Bourque

Although the defenseman couldn't carry the team. read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Red Sox Player

Jim Rice

For the second year in a row, but pressed hard by Tony Armas. read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Celtics Player

Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

The former for the regular season, of course. The latter for the play-offs. read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Amateur

Ray Flynn

Basketball or running, Mayor. You've got to choose. read more»
1985 Best Athlete, Pro

Marvelous Marvin Hagler

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

Geoff Smith, winner of the 1984 Boston Marathon

Unfortunately, he had two sponsors for that race: Adidas and Prime Computer. And that may disqualify him from the Olympics. read more»
1984 Best Athlete, Bruins Player

Doug Keans

The unsung hero of the regular season. Where was he during the Montreal series? read more»
1984 Best Athlete, Celtics Player

Bird

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1984 Best Athlete, Patriots Player

Tony Collins

A breakaway runner who's getting better every year. read more»