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How Do Boston Fans Compare to Philly Fans?

On the homepage today, you will find Buzz Bissinger's terrific piece about Philadelphia sports fandom. Bissinger's article reminded me of this article, from our archives, by Peter Beinart. Beinart, a lifelong Celtics fan, weighs in on his team's relationship to Boston, and on race relations in the city more generally. Check it out. (This recommendation, I might add, is coming from someone who can hardly stand to watch five minutes of a Red Sox game).