As I mentioned in the Traditional Tree blog, we ended up with quite a collection of sports ornaments. Mom and I are avid sports fans and particularly follow the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. We have been lucky, as all four teams have combined to win numerous championships in the past two decades, and many more prior to that.
Boston Red Sox – 2018, 2013, 2007, 2004
Boston Bruins – 2011
Boston Celtics – 2008
New England Patriots – 2018, 2016, 2014, 2004, 2003, 2001
That’s 12 championships in 18 years. That’s a lot of parades for Boston. Not too shabby.
Our tree is funky and quirky. It is an artificial tree, approximately 6′ tall, that I purchased at an after Christmas sale for less than $20. Is is a pre-lit tree, but the lights don’t seem to be evenly distributed, thus having some dark areas. I thought it had coloured lights and this year I was going to add a couple of extra sets but when I plugged it in to check it, I realized the lights are white.
We purchased many of the ornaments on our yearly trips back to the U.S. Many others were given to me by my cousin Norma who was always looking out for unique ones to add to our collection.
Red Sox Mini Bat & Ball and Mini Bruins mug
Norma gave us this Celtic Santa
Hand painted Fenway Park ball (compliments of Norma) and a Red Sox Snowman.
There are ornaments depicting championship.
2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Champs Keychain & Boston Celtics Candy Cane
2004 Boston Red Sox World Series Champs
This one is made by an Indigenous lady from Waycobah First Nation.
Incredible beadwork. One of my favourites
There are Celtics and Red Sox candy canes.
Red Sox Candy Cane and Red Sox Ball
Celtics Candy Cane and Red Sox Ribbon Garland
You will notice in the above picture that I have Red Sox Ribbon as garland. I also have Bruins shoelaces as garland too.
Bruins Shoelace Garland, Bruins LED Ball and Patriots License Plate
This year’s tree topper is a Red Sox Batting Helmet and a Red Sox Bow
The Red Sox mascot, Wally, sits under the tree along, with an Erik Karlsson bobblehead, that we got when we went to an Ottawa Senators game four years ago and a hockey player nutcracker.
Wally chillin’ under the tree. And another beautiful tree skirt made by Mom.
Eirk Karlsson bobblehead I got at a game in Ottawa. Live games are so much fun.
Hockey player nutcracker.
There are two mascots from the 2004 Athens Olympics; Phevos and Athena.
Phevos 
Athena
Although our favourite four teams make up the majority of the ornaments, we do have some others.
Ottawa Senators Goalie Keychain
San Jose Sharks Ball
Colorado Avalanche Ball and Vancouver Canucks Snowman
I must not forget Mom’s curling rock, a sport she enjoys watching.
Curling Rock
And Snoopy also makes an appearance. He is HAPPY just like we are as we enjoy our sports tree.
Happy Snoopy
This tree is always fun to put up. It is usually the first one to be decorated and the last one to come down.
I hope you enjoyed the tour of our Sports Tree of Fame.
All photos taken by me.
Love it!
I could send you some ornaments if you want some new ones.
Thanks for the offer, but many are fragile and postage is so expensive. I’ll have to make a trip if Covid ever calms down.
This is a great tree and every ornament has a story. Some of these are really unique and I love the tree topper! Looking forward to your next blog. Happy New Year