Julian Edelman and Paul Pierce describe a deep bond among Boston athletes, calling the city a brotherhood where every franchise carries legendary status. Both former players remain connected to Boston through mutual support and shared memories despite time away from their teams. A long period of championships across the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots created intense intra-city competitiveness that pushed players to pursue titles. That era of repeated success formed camaraderie, with athletes attending each other’s games and celebrating communal achievement. The legacy of that two-decade stretch endures in how players recall Boston's sports culture.
"I tried to explain to people, like it was almost a competition with the other sports teams," Edelman said. "Because everyone was winning so goddamn much. You see the Red Sox win something, and you're like 'oh man, we've got to get something'. Then the Celtics win something and you're like oh [expletive]. And then the Bruins would go win." "That was a 20 year gap that will be remembered forever. It really is crazy."
"I think it is like a brotherhood, when you think about it, because it's like every franchise out there is legendary," Pierce said. "I tell people that Boston is the best sports town in all of America. It's not even close."
"We all supported each other, that's what I loved about Boston. I'd go to Red Sox games, we'd go to [Patriots] games, [the Patriots] would come to our games."
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