Legendary Lineup Joins Boston Fanbase At New Sports Concept In Boston

BOSTON, MA- A cold and rainy New England saturday certainly can’t stop the fierce Boston fanbase from making it to the brand new House of Sport in Boston. According to General Manager William Berberich, the idea for the new concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods is to “combine the traditional DSG experience with new opportunities and sporting attractions”. The nearly 50,000 square foot facility features a batting cage, golf simulator, basketball hoop, and more. However, it was the athletic talent appearing at the location Saturday that brought the massive crowd that waited many hours to meet Celtics Legend's Larry Bird, Robert Parrish, Cedric Maxwell and Kevin McHale. The four arrived to a roaring crowd just after noon and spent a bit over an hour signing autographs and taking pictures with the fanbase, as well as Larry Bird’s classic fist-bump.

We also spoke to a few lucky fans that got the chance to meet the legends, and they had nothing but pure excitement and hype to share. Dajare Hussain, a fan old enough to remember their days on the court, felt it was a “very positive interaction” with all of them. Nolan Bouffard, another energetic fan, said that “they were very cool and nice, and very important players too”. He also emphasized that it is respectable for them to take their time to do such a “community” event for their fanbase. Ray Helser, another motivated fan, enjoyed getting to meet them as well. He referred to them as “personable and regular”people, and saying also that “the plus is getting autos from four awesome players”. This sentiment of care and genuine interest for meeting fans was noticed far and wide across the heavily-trafficked walkways.

Dick’s House of Sport, located at 760 Boylston Street, is now fully operational and will be open from 9am-9pm daily.

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