June 1, 2009

The Tradition

Two college hockey legends - Boston College coach Jerry York and Boston University coach Jack Parker will be two of seven New England sports icons honored by the Sports Museum at its eighth annual gala called "The Tradition" on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.  The event will take place at TD Banknorth Garden from 5:30 - 9 p.m.

York and Parker will receive the Special Achievement Award.

The Sports Museum is proud to announce this year's honorees:

Curt Schilling - Lifetime Achievement Award

Troy Brown - Lifetime Achievement Award

Nancy Kerrigan - Figure Skating Legacy Award

Sam Jones - Basketball Legacy Award

Ken Hodge - Hockey Legacy Award

Jack Parker and Jerry York - Special Achievement Award

Tickets are now on sale for The Sports Museum's signature summer fundraiser, the eighth Annual "The Tradition". Sponsored by New Balance in association with NESN, this unique event is held on the arena floor of the TD Banknorth Garden and features an awards ceremony and gala reception to honor sports legends.

Tickets are priced at $150 for General Seating and $250 for Preferred Seating. For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.sportsmuseum.org or www.tdbanknorthgarden.com or call 617-624-1237. For sponsorship opportunities, please call Rusty Sullivan, Executive Director of The Sports Museum at 617-624-1237.

All net proceeds from The Tradition benefit The Sports Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Founded in 1977, The Sports Museum's mission is to use sports to teach the values of leadership, respect, and cooperation to our youth through a series of innovative educational programs, such as Stand Strong: A Character Building Program For Young People and The Will McDonough Writing Contest.

The Sports Museum also honors our leading athletes and citizens by preserving and showcasing the distinctly rich sports heritage of New England through an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia, works of art and interactive exhibits. Located on the fifth and sixth floors of the TD Banknorth Garden, The Sports Museum displays more than a half-mile of exhibits. For more information on The Sports Museum, please visit www.sportsmuseum.org.