The banners atop TD Garden's ceiling weave the general story of greatness among the Boston sports scene. On one side, the Celtics hold their green-and-white banners aloft as a tribute to the 17 championships and two-dozen retired numbers amassed over a 75-year stint as the NBA's premier franchise. Across the arena, the Bruins' six gold Stanley Cup championships stand among the division crowns and retired numbers of their own legendary, Original Six history.
The area between the two teams' championships feels a bit like a no man's land around the giant video board, but either side of of the arena offers a glimpse into the local history salted into the grassroots of Boston's overall sporting climate with flags proclaiming the hockey champions of both the Beanpot and the Hockey East postseason.