When did Tex Rickard open the Boston Garden?
Tex Rickard opened the Boston Garden on the 17th of November 1928. The arena was designed as a boxing venue where every seat sat close enough to see sweat on boxers' brows.
Questions about Boston Garden
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which teams won championships at the Boston Garden and when?
The Boston Bruins won Stanley Cup titles at the Boston Garden in 1939 and 1970. The Celtics claimed nine championships there between 1957 and 1986 including an NBA record 40-3 home court season during the 1984-85 season.
What famous rock concerts happened at the Boston Garden?
Alan Freed held the first rock concert at the Boston Garden on the 30th of November 1956. The Beatles performed there on the 12th of September 1964 while staying at the attached Hotel Madison and Phish closed the building with a New Year's Eve performance on the 31st of December 1994.
How were the physical dimensions of the Boston Garden hockey rink different from standard NHL rules?
The hockey rink measured nine feet shorter and two feet narrower than standard NHL dimensions. No air conditioning existed inside the facility causing fog to form over ice surfaces during playoff games.
Who spoke at political events at the Boston Garden and when did they occur?
Winston Churchill spoke at the Boston Garden on the 31st of March 1949 as part of MIT Convocation ceremonies. Franklin D. Roosevelt celebrated his 55th birthday there on the 29th of January 1937 and John F. Kennedy drew crowds in November 1960 before Election Day.
When was the Boston Garden demolished and what replaced it?
The Boston Garden stood vacant for three years before being demolished in 1998. Today commercial development called The Hub on Causeway occupies the site where once stood the historic structure.