THE BEANPOT

In Boston, the first two Monday nights of February belong to The Beanpot, the annual hockey tournament for city bragging rights between BC, BU, Harvard and Northeastern. The prize awarded to the winner - the Beanpot trophy - is on display at The Sports Museum.

THE BOSTON GARDEN THEATRE

Here you will see an actual piece of the boards and glass from the old Boston Garden. You can sit in hard wooden chairs from the old Garden and watch highlights on a High Definition TV. There's even an obstructed view seat and a model of the old building. The only thing missing are the peanuts and the Gallery Gods.

THE BANNERS/ARENA

The Sports Museum is located within the TD Garden, the arena where the Bruins and Celtics play. High above are the banners capturing 17 World Championships for the Celtics, 6 Stanley Cups for the Bruins, a host of retired numbers, and countless memories.

ADAM VINATIERI'S SHOES

Wearing these shoes, Adam Vinatieri kicked the 48-yard game-winning field goal on the final play of Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams, giving the Pats a 20-17 victory and their first Super Bowl title. No one knew it at the time, but it was the birth of a dynasty.

THE EVOLUTION OF WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Back in the 1890s, bloomers were in fashion, but things have changed over the years. See how women's basketball uniforms have evolved to the high tech materials of today.

BOSTON REDSKINS

There was football in Boston long before the Patriots. In fact, the Boston Redskins played for the NFL title in 1936. The next year they bolted for the nation's capital, where they have played ever since as the Washington Redskins.

EARLY NOSE GUARD

In its early days football was a rough and tumble game played without helmets or much in the way of pads. Early efforts at facial protection included items like this hard rubber nose guard. Causing more injuries than it prevented, it never caught on.

THE BALL THAT CHANGED HISTORY

This is the baseball that struck Boston Red Sox slugger Tony Conigliaro in the eye in August of 1967, derailing a career bound for Cooperstown. Tony C briefly staged a successful comeback but then had to retire for good because of his failing eyesight. Oh, what might have been...

STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

After 39 years the Bruins brought the Stanley Cup back to Boston in 2011.

THE ORIGINAL BRUIN

This stuffed bear cub once graced the offices of owner Charles Adams. It is said that players would rub its head for luck before going in to sign their contracts.