A
pantheon of the most
admired athletes in
Boston sports. Among them,
Larry Bird,
Bobby Orr,
Bill Russel,
Ted Williams,
Bob Cousy and
Yaz.
Entrance is based on several factors. Even non-sports
fans who live in
Boston know the recognize the names of
members of this
elite cadre. They can
change a game instantly. They usually win a
championship but it is not quite required (see
curse of the bambino).