Former Boston Celtics basketball star Bill Russell, left, shakes hands with Boston Red Sox's Johnny Pesky, right, as Anita Dias, of Boston, looks on at The Sports Museum's annual The Tradition fundraiser and awards ceremony, in Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Former Boston Celtics basketball star Bill Russell, left, shakes hands with Boston Red Sox's Johnny Pesky, right, as Anita Dias, of Boston, looks on at The Sports Museum's annual The Tradition fundraiser and awards ceremony, in Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

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  1. Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 28, 2009.

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  1. Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky poses with his bat before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, September 28, 2009.
  2. Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB American League baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts September 28, 2009.
  3. Boston Red Sox great Johnny Pesky hits a fungo after the irst pitch prior to the Red Sox's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Pesky celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday.
  4. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, and teammate Ray Allen watch the video display on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Celtics beat the Bulls 118-90.
  5. Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, and Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Allen had 20 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  6. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Pierce had 22 points in the Celtics' 118-90 win.
  7. Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (front) drives to the basket past Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (top L), Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace (top C) and Bobcats guard D.J. Augustin (R) in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  8. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures towards the crowd as he takes the court for the Celtics home opener, NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  9. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett gestures as he takes the court for the Celtics' home opener NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Boston, Massachusetts October 28, 2009.
  10. Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona talks with the media during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, ahead of the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  11. Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell warms up during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  12. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia fields a ball during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  13. Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz tightens a knot on his glove during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  14. Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.
  15. Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia waits to hit during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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