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Recchi, 54, will return to Causeway Street Wednesday night, to be honored by The Tradition, the annual fund-raising gala by The Sports Museum. The Hall of Fame winger will be among the headliners, along with former Red Sox outfielder Johnny Damon, marathon man Bill Rodgers, and ex-Patriots great Lawyer Milloy.
The lineup of honorees for the 21st annual gala includes historic marathoner and Wesleyan cross country/track & field alum Bill Rodgers '70.
FPA Eastern June 2022 Cover
The Sports Museum Curator Richard Johnson was featured in the main article on Fifty Plus Advocate (FPA) Eastern June 2022 issue. In the article, he talks about how he landed his job 40 years ago as a the first employee of The Sports Museum and helped turn the museum's exhibits into what is is today!
President Barack Obama awarded Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. It remains one of the items in Russell's collection that will not be placed up for auction.
The Sports Museum Curator Richard Johnson was featured in this article on EPSN "How Bill Russell's rare memorabilia took years to reach the collectibles market".
massachusetts pirates players celebrating after a big play
The Bay State’s latest champion, the Massachusetts Pirates, will soon have a display at The Sports Museum, which is located on levels five and six of the TD Garden in Boston. The Champions of the Indoor Football League will have memorabilia from its 2021 season available for viewing alongside the other iconic sports franchises that the museum offers.
2021 Tradition Honorees with their presenters in a row on stage at the event
David Ortiz, Kevin McHale headline honorees of annual ‘Tradition’. Taylor Twellman, Mike Milbury, Angela Ruggiero, and Ben Coates will take the TD Garden stage, as well.
Richard A. Johnson, native of Worcester, MA, receives ISHA’s Legacy Award during its annual conference hosted virtually by the International Tennis Hall of Fame on October 27 and 28.
The Sports Museum at TD Garden has unveiled a new exhibit acknowledging the accomplishments of the Boston Renegades women’s football team.
Brian Johnson sitting on a stage with another man
Edward Everett Elementary School in Dorchester was awarded the 2019 New Balance School of the Season. Thank you to Brian Johnson of the Boston Red Sox for coming out and speaking with the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders at the Everett School!
Justin Turri seated and talking into a microphone next to another man
The Atherton Hough Elementary School in Quincy, MA was awarded the 2018 New Balance School of the Season. Thank you to Justin Turri of the Boston Cannons for coming out again and speaking with over 100 students from the Atherton Hough!
Brian Scalabrine talking to a large group of children in a library
Thank you to former Boston Celtics player Brian Scalabrine for coming to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Framingham, MA and reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with Boston vs. Bullies!