They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down

A sampling of what's being said about Jackie Bradley Jr today after his first game in the Majors. Dan Shaughnessy: First walk. First hustle on the basepaths. First strikeout. First run. First RBI. First “tremendous” catch. How long before Dr. Charles Steinberg produces “The Ballad of Jackie Bradley Jr.?’’ How long before Yawkey Way is … Continue reading They Build Them Up So They Can Tear Them Down

Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers

Celtics (60-20) vs. Cleveland (36-44) March 28, 1980 Boston Garden The Celtics wrapped up a first round bye by clinching the Atlantic Division with a 130-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.  With the win, the Celtics reached their combined win total from the past two seasons (61) during the 1979-80 season.  Larry Bird scored 33 … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 81 vs. the Cavaliers

Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets

Celtics (58-20) vs. Washington (37-41) March 25, 1980 Capital Centre The Celtics inched closer to a 60-win season with a one-point victory, 96-95, over the Bullets in the nation's capital to secure the team's 59th victory. After dropping the previous meeting with the Bullets, the Celtics exacted some revenge in the final meeting of the season for … Continue reading Bird’s Rookie Year — Game 79 vs. the Bullets