The Top 3 Greatest Irish-American Sports Teams of All Time

One of the most mind-numbing and pick your brain teasers may relate to who are the top 3 Irish-American Sports Teams of all time? It may be a no brainier on which Irish-American teams have had an impact on American sports history throughout the years. There is no denying that American people have a passion for various variety of sports, but it is indisputably apparent that the "the luck of the Irish" may not just be a symbol of luck, it may be a rite of passage pertaining to why these teams are the greatest Irish-American sports teams of all time.

#1) The Boston Celtics symbolize what a winning Championship NBA team is all about. The Boston Celtics won 8 Championships in a row; this is an NBA record, from 1959 to 1966 this team dominated the league in scoring, rebounding, and most points scored during this time. Coach Red Auerbach was a motivating coach who designed plays that catered to the talent of his players strong points; he was a masterful coach that kept his opponents wondering what they could do to defeat this mastermind. The Boston Celtics have won a total of 17 Championships; it is a feat that will be hard pressed for any other NBA team to achieve.

#2) The Boston Bruins may not have won a Stanley Cup Championship since 1971-1972, but they have had 64 playoff appearances. The Boston Bruins first playoff appearance was in 1926-27, and two years later they would win their first Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins have finished in the top 4 slot in their playoff history - which places them in the top five NHL franchises of all time. It would look as if that it has been a bitter sweet love affair - as the Boston Bruins fans cherish the early years when their team was once the toast of the town.

#3) Notre Dame "The Fighting Irish"has played in some of the most historic college games that will be remembered forever in the annals of college football. During 1913 Notre Dame vs. Army would be a game where "The Forward Pass" would change how draw plays would become a vital part of their passing game for many years to come. Notre Dame indeed has a very rich history pertaining to Collegiate Football, which is why the 1970 Cotton Bowl, the 1973 Sugar Bowl, and the 1979 Cotton Bowl are considered some of the most important Bowl Games in Notre Dame History.

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