21 Nov 1997: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Boston Celtics (left) talks to his guard Ron Mercer during a game against the New Jersey Nets at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won the game 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Alls
It’s time for the latest Mazz’s Tiers! With things looking pretty bleak for the New EnglandPatriots, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins right now and the Boston Celtics hitting a recent rough stretch and in the middle of an ownership sale, this week Mazz decided it would be a good time to rank the worst era’s in Boston sports history!
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Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) sacks New England Patriots quarterack Drake Maye (10) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
New England Patriots of the early 1990’s – Dick MacPherson and Rod Rust years – 1990-1992
Post 2004-05 NHL Lockout Boston Bruins – 2005-06 & 2006-07 seasons
Butch Hobson ERA Boston Red Sox – 1992-1994
Current New England Patriots – 2020-present
Current Boston Red Sox – 2020-present
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21 Nov 1997: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Boston Celtics (left) talks to his guard Ron Mercer during a game against the New Jersey Nets at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won the game 101-93. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Alls
New England Patriots of the early 1980’s – Ron Earhardt and Ron Meyer years – 1979-1984
Boston Celtics of the late 1990’s – Chris Ford, M.L. Carr, and Rick Pitino Years
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6 Oct 1997: Head coach Pete Carroll of the New England Patriots during the Patriots 34-12 loss to the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport
Early 1980’s Boston Red Sox
Late 1970’s Boston Celtics – Tommy Heinsohn and Satch Sanders years
Pete Carroll New England Patriots years – 1997-1999
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 15: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Zaven Collins #25 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Kevin Maggiore has been producing on the Felger & Mazz program since January of 2022 and has been producing with 98.5 The Sports Hub since 2018. Kevin also produces New England Patriots broadcasts on The Sports Hub and has produced Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins broadcasts in the past. Kevin grew up in Saugus, Massachusetts and is still in the area today. A lifelong hockey fan, Kevin collects hockey jerseys and has over 100 jerseys in his collection. Kevin loves spending his time away from the office on the golf course. Kevin writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.
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