John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a retired American professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. In the NBA, only teammates Bill Russell and Sam Jones won more championship rings during their playing careers. Havlicek is considered one of the best NBA players in history, especially on defense, and was inducted as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.


James Reynold Lonborg (born April 16, 1942) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox (1965-71), Milwaukee Brewers (1972) and Philadelphia Phillies (1973-79). He was known as "Gentleman Jim" during his 15 year career for his fearlessness for pitching on the inside of the plate. He enjoyed his best year in the Carl Yastrzemski-led 1967 Red Sox' "Impossible Dream" season, when he led American League pitchers in wins (22), games started (39), and strikeouts (246). On the Boston-based sitcom Cheers, the photo of Sam Malone pitching is that of Lonborg.


Dennis Ray "Oil Can" Boyd (born October 6, 1959 in Meridian, Mississippi) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Boyd played for the Boston Red Sox (1982-89), Montreal Expos (1990-91), and Texas Rangers (1991). He batted and threw right-handed. His nickname comes from his beer-drinking days in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, where beer is referred to as "oil." Being selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 16th round of the 1980 amateur draft, Boyd made his debut in the 1982 season. In a 10-season career, Boyd collected a 78-77 record with 799 strikeouts and a 4.04 ERA in 1389.2 innings.


Ted Curtis Johnson (born December 4, 1972) is a former American football player in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft with the 57th overall selection. He helped the Patriots reach Super Bowl XXXI and win Super Bowl XXXVI, Super Bowl XXXVIII, and Super Bowl XXXIX. In his ten-year professional career, Johnson played in 125 regular season games and recorded 757 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one interception, 16 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, and seven fumble recoveries.


Richard David Middleton (born December 4, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey player for the NHL New York Rangers and Boston Bruins. Middleton became a great star in Boston, scoring a hat trick in his first game as a Bruin and nearly nine hundred points in a Bruins uniform over the next twelve years. Generally paired with centre Barry Pederson, "Nifty" had five straight seasons of at least forty goals and ninety points and led the Bruins to perennial glittering records. His leadership was apparent in being named co-captain (with Ray Bourque) to succeed Terry O'Reilly in 1985, a position he held until he retired.


Joseph James Terrence (Terry) O'Reilly (born June 7, 1951 in Niagara Falls, Ontario) is a retired ice hockey right winger. O'Reilly was picked by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round as the 14th pick overall in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. O'Reilly spent his entire career in Boston, serving as the captain of the Bruins team during the 1983–84 and 1984–85 seasons before his retirement. The Bruins retired his playing number (#24) on October 24, 2002.


Douglas Bradford (Brad) Park (born July 6, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He played for the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings.


William Francis Lee III (born December 18, 1946), (nicknamed "Spaceman"), is an American athlete and retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Boston Red Sox from 1969-1978 and the Montreal Expos from 1979-1982. On November 7, 2008, Lee was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame as the team's record-holder for most games pitched by a left-hander (321) and the third-highest win total (94) by a Red Sox southpaw. He was rewarded for his strong performance in 9173 with a nomination to the American League All-Star team. He followed 1973 with two more 17-win seasons. In addition to his baseball success, Lee is known for his adherence to counterculture behavior, his antics both on and off the field, and his use of the Leephus pitch, a personalized variation of the eephus pitch.


Thomas William "Tom" Heinsohn (born August 26, 1934 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is a former professional basketball player, known for his time as a player on the Boston Celtics National Basketball Association (NBA) team. He also coached the team from 1970 to 1978. He is the only person to have the distinction of being involved one way or another in each of the Celtics 17 championships. He is currently the color commentator on the Celtics' television broadcasts on CSN New England.


Carlton Ernest "Pudge" Fisk (born December 26, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for 24 years with both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. Known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame, he was the first player to be unanimously voted Rookie of the Year in 1972. He is best known for "waving fair" his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, one of the greatest moments in World Series history. At the time of his retirement in 1993 he held the records for most home runs all-time by a catcher with 351. A testament to his durability behind the plate, Fisk held the record for most games played at the position of catcher (2,226). Fisk still holds the American League record for most years served behind the plate (24). Fisk was voted to the All-Star team 11 times and won 3 Silver Slugger awards. Fisk was known as a fierce competitor, a superb handler of pitchers and a natural on-field leader. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000.


Steven Lee Nelson (born April 26, 1951 in Farmington, Minnesota) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the New England Patriots from 1974 to 1987. He was selected by the Patriots in the 2nd round of the 1974 NFL Draft and missed only three games during his 14-year NFL career. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in 1981, 1985, and 1986 and his #57 jersey was retired by the Patriots. He is credited with helping the Patriots reach Super Bowl XX versus the Chicago Bears.


Raymond Jean Bourque (born December 28, 1960) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and Hockey Hall of Famer who currently holds the records for most goals, assists and points by a defenseman in the NHL, and has become near-synonymous with the Boston Bruins franchise, for which he played 21 seasons and became its longest-serving captain. He finished off his career with the Colorado Avalanche where he finally won the Stanley Cup in his last NHL game.


Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3, 1954), nicknamed "Eck," is a former America Major League Baseball player. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Eckersley's 390 career saves ranks fifth on the all-time list.


John Allen "Hog" Hannah (born April 1, 1951) is a former American football left guard who played for the New England Patriots (1973–1985) in the National Football League. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991, and Sports Illustrated dubbed him, on its August 3, 1981 cover, "The Best Offensive Lineman of All Time. Hannah was named All-Pro 10 times and All-AFC 10 times. Hannah was also selected to play in 9 Pro Bowls. He is also one of the few players to have been named to the NFL All-Decade Team twice, as Hannah was selected to both the 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams. Hannah was selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, being the #1 guard in the team.


Dwight Michael Evans (born November 3, 1951 in Santa Monica, California) nicknamed "Dewey," is a former right-fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Boston Red Sox (1972-90) and Baltimore Orioles (1991). Evans was one of the finest defensive right-fielders of his time, winning eight Gold Glove Awards (1976,1978-79 & 1981-85). His throwing arm was among the best in baseball during his time. In the 1970s, Evans formed one of baseball's greatest outfields along with Jim Rice and Fred Lynn. In his 20-year career, Evans batted .272, with 385 home runs, 1384 RBI, 1470 runs, 2446 hits, 483 doubles, 73 triples, and 78 stolen bases in 2606 games. In 2000, Dwight Evans was selected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.


Cameron Michael "Cam" Neely (born June 6, 1965) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played right wing for the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins of the NHL from 1983 to 1996. Neely's success stemmed largely from his hard, accurate shot, quick release, and his willingness to engage in the more physical aspects of the game. At 6'1" and 215lb, Neely was as devastating with his body checks and fists as he was with his goal-scoring exploits. He became the archetype of the ultimate power forward and earned the nickname 'Bam-Bam Cam'. In the 1993-94 season, Neely scored his 50th goal in his 44th game. His #8 jersey has been retired by the Bruins, making him the tenth player to have a number retired by the team. Neely was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Boston Bruins.


Doug Flutie was an American football player and quarterback for the New England Patriots. He previously served as quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills after being a superstar in the Canadian Football League. However he is best known for his career at Boston College, where his "Hail Mary" pass on November 23, 1984 is considered among the greatest moments in college football history. He received the Heisman Trophy later that year. He was named to the College Football Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He ranks fifth among the all-time professional football passing leaders and is currently a college football analyst for ABC and ESPN.