An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

An ode to the ghost of Boston sports past—and what it means for the present

Growing up a Boston sports fan, I’ve been spoiled rotten. As if I don’t hear it from my dad and my grandfather enough, the last 25 years in Boston have been the most dominant run a city has seen for its four major sports teams. Six Super Bowls in nine appearances, four World Series championships in four appearances, two Larry O’Briens in three appearances, and one Stanley Cup in three appearances.  The list of players who have represented Boston…