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Boston Sports Heroes Crossword Puzzle

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Born and raised in New England in 1960 and have always been a fanatic for the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. Hope you enjoy remembering some of these athletes that helped bring so many World Championships back to Boston.
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      1. Hated rival of the Red Sox
      5. After a hot game at Fenway Park, get a drink at this type of drinking establishment ___
      7. Celtics Hall of Famer. ___ Cousy
      9. Former Celtic, __ Horford
      10. It is either this __ that
      11. A small, mischievous sprite
      13. The Splendid Splinter Ted ____
      16. Successful knuckleballer for the Red Sox. ______ Wakefield
      19. Coca ___
      20. If the Celtics and Lakers are tied at the end of regulation, the game goes into __ (abbrev.)
      21. Patriot Quarterback before Tom Brady. ___ Bledsoe
      24. New Celtics draftee from Gonzaga. ___ Collins
      28. Boston Beaneaters center fielder. Tom ____
      30. Band who did "Mr. Blue Sky"
      31. A flight of mallard ducks
      32. Abbrev. for something that is neither street nor avenue
      33. A strong embrace, a bear ___
      34. Special place for men to watch the games
      35. Boy's name meaning youth, variant of Owen _____
      37. Short for mother
      38. Old slang for something that is really cool
      39. Concessions at the games go through a lot of these beer holders
      40. The Hick from French Lick (2 words)
      44. Popeye's girlfriend, Olive ___
      45. Shorthand for a stat that counts against a pitcher
      46. Slang for a punch
      48. When the wind gets chilly at the ballpark, there is said to be a ___ in the air
      50. Celtics superstar ____ McHale
      52. A type of snake, ___ constrictor
      53. Many fans love beer but some try this alternative
      54. A driver's license is a form of an __ card (abbrev.)
      55. Old time Patriot TE and champion javelin thrower ____ Francis
      58. Abbrev. If a Red Sox player is hurt, he is put on the ____list
      59. Red Sox 2nd baseman, Eduardo ___
      61. Patriot tight end superstar. Rob ____
      62. Acronym for group that organizes the Northern Trust Open in Boston

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      1. Captain Carl of the Red Sox
      2. 1st baseman for Red Sox in the 1950s. ____ Zauchin
      3. The Red Sox play in the American League ____
      4. Nickname of Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant, __ Tiante
      5. Red Sox star pitcher David ____
      6. Mastermind of the Patriots. ____ Belichick
      7. Members of Red Sox belong to this (abbrev.)
      8. Home of the Celtics (2 words)
      10. If you have just been hit by a pitch, you might say this __
      12. Actress ___ Farrow
      14. Opposite of high ___
      15. Former Red Sox __ Vaughn
      17. NFL/Patriots brand name. Mossy ____
      18. When a home run has left the ballpark, it is said to have left the ____ abbreviation
      22. Long time coach of the Celtics. ____ Auerbach
      23. Celtics Hall of Famer ____ Havlicek
      25. Many restaurants have an ____ carte menue (2 words)
      26. Star outfielder who was blinded when hit by a pitch. Tony ____
      27. An exploding star, super ___
      28. G.O.A.T. Six time Super Bowl Champion. Tom ____
      29. Send money via this (abbrev.)
      31. Old time Patriot, ___ Bam Cunningham
      32. Do, ___, mi, fa
      35. Boston Bruins star Bobby ____
      36. Sometimes football is call a ___ of attrition
      40. All Star outfielder with the Red Sox during the 1970s. Fred ____
      41. Boxer Muhammad ___
      42. On occasion, this type of insect has invaded Fenway Park and caused stoppage of play. ___
      43. Patriots running back, ____ Fryar
      46. First name of former NFL and MLB player, __ Jackson
      47. Long time catcher for the Red Sox in the 1960s and 1970s. Hall of Famer Carlton ____
      49. Where the Red Sox play. Fenway ____
      50. Bruins fans remember this as the worst trade ever in 1964. ____Dryden
      51. Running with scissors is a really bad ____
      52. Nickname of David Ortiz, ___ Papi
      56. Organization of almost all countries (abbrev.)
      57. If you swing and miss three times, you have done this. Abbreviation
      58. And the winner __
      60. Opposite of down