Born and raised just South of Boston with a father from a family that lived around Boston, you develop an affinity for Boston Sports at an early age. Growing up, “the heat was on TV38″ and when I couldn’t get to a TV, Ken Coleman called the games on WPLM as I drifted off to sleep. Many a night was spent as a child in the left field box seats at Fenway back when you could get a box seat at Fenway.

Today, I still have a passion for Boston sports, but the fanaticism of bandwagon fans,  ball washing of sports stations like WEEI, and greedy teams out to cash in on the marketing hype have tarnished my love for Boston sports just a bit. Saying such a thing is likely to get me dirty looks from the fanatic bandwagon fans, but just remember that I was there before you, I’m there now, and I’ll be there in 50 years.

Here’s my top 10 Boston sports moments of my lifetime. 

10. *Red Sox beat the Yankess in game 4 of the 2003 ALCS. Ass clown Michael Bolton messes up the National Anthem, but Wakefield pitches a gem and beats the Yanks. One of the most electric nights I’ve ever experienced at Fenway and I’ve been to some pretty electric games.

9. *Michael Jordan comes out of retirement and plays his second game back on Reggie Lewis Night at the Garden. All the Celtic greats were on hand as well as many celebs. My only retirement ceremony at the Garden, my only time ever seeing Jordan play.

8. Snowbowl 2001. Or as Raiders fans call it, the tuck rule game. Either way, it’s the last game at Foxboro Stadium. One of the most amazing nights in Patriots football as Vinatieri kicks not 1, but 2 long distance field goals to tie then win the game.

7. *My first Red Sox game as a child. Sox vs Twins in 1985. Dad lowers me by my legs during batting practice and I scoop up my first baseball at Fenway. Haven’t got one since.

6. *Red Sox beat the Yankees in game 5 of the 2004 ALCS. My second night in a row at Fenway. The second night of extra innings, and the second night Big Papi ends the game with a walk off. The crowd doesn’t budge or stop clapping until Dirty Water and Tessie are done. Another electric night at Fenway.

5. *My first World Series game ever. Game one at Fenway with my Dad in 2007. After giving away games 1 and 2 to clients in 2004, we made sure we got to game 1 this time around. Pedroia leads off the game with a homer and the Sox go on to win 13-1.

4. *Red Sox beat the Yankees in game 4 of the 2004 ALCS. That’s me in my lucky Vinatieri jersey. Shawn Flores’ red mohawk drew the attention of the Fox crew during the 7th inning stretch and we make Live TV. Later that night after half the stadium exits, we witness the beginning of the greatest comeback in Red Sox history. You can even see us cheering on TV when the ball lands in right center. Awesome!

3. Red Sox beat the Yankees in game 7 of the 2004 ALCS. Adam, Mike and I watched from the original Baseball tavern. The victory spills into the streets. Chaos ensues. Mike gets lost with no ID and money. Pepper spray is ingested. The curse was reversed. Good times.

2. Red Sox win the World Series in 2004. A moment I watched alone in my bedroom. After the chaos of game 7 of the ALCS, I really wanted to stay home and listen to Joe Castiglione call the game, as I watched from home. Yes, blasphemy that it’s not my number 1. But your first is always your sweetest. So that prize goes to…

1. Patriots win the Superbowl in 2001. I watch from college and celebrated the first championship for the city of Boston that I get to truly appreciated as an adult. That season was magic and ushered in the Brady/Belichick dynasty.

So that’s it. My top 10 moments… What’s the greatest moment in your sporting life? Were you an athlete and have a great achievement you accomplished, or have you been watching from the sidelines like myself? Let me know what your greatest moments are.

*Denotes games I was at live.