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Lexington Community Education presents: A History of Boston Sports: From Playful Puritans to Football Patriots - An Evening with Author Christpher Klein

Sports are much more than just a recreational outlet for Bostonians. Sports are intricately woven into the cultural fabric of the city and reflect the Hub’s heart and soul. But, surprisingly, the city’s love affair with sports was far from preordained. Author Christopher Klein talks about Boston’s legendary sports history, offers tips to guide you through the city’s sports scene, and provides some lesser-known facts that’ll test the knowledge of even the most die-hard fan. This fun event will have something for rookies and old-timers alike. 

Christopher Klein is an author and freelance writer specializing in history and travel. Christopher is a frequent contributor to the travel pages of The Boston Globe and History.com, the web site of the History Channel. His articles have also appeared in The New York TimesThe Boston Globe MagazineRed Sox Magazine,  New England Travel, Smithsonian.com, History.com, AmericanHeritage.com, Travora.com, and ESPN.com. His blog, HubTrotter (http://hubtrotter.blogspot.com), covers travel and history topics in Boston and beyond.

The cost of this evening's event is $10.00.

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Pre-registration, using a VISA or MasterCard, is strongly recommended by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781 862 8043.


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