From Boxing to Banner 18: The Iconic Sports History of Boston’s West End
From Boxing to Banner 18: The Iconic Sports History of Boston's West End
Join The West End Museum for a lecture and discussion on the rich sports history of Boston’s West End. From the “Mother of Women’s Basketball” Senda Berenson, to the early days of the Boston Garden, to the recent successes of the Celtics and Bruins organizations, the West End of Boston has had an outsized impact on our current sports world. This program will explore the connection between sports and neighborhood dynamics, from nineteenth-century walking competitions and boxing matches through to the current Celtics team. Sports and the West End neighborhood have for centuries been intertwined, and continue to be today.