It’s the definition of a “good” problem for Boston sports fans: Which of the miraculous comebacks stand tallest in the reflection of history?
And even though Boston.com’s recent bracket of the region’s greatest sports comebacks featured 16 iconic examples, the final was only ever going to be one matchup: The Patriots’ 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI vs. the Red Sox rally from a 3-0 deficit in the 2004 American League Championship Series.
Readers made their choice, opting for the 2004 Red Sox. But in the spirit of bracket season — and all of the enjoyable speculation that accompanies it — we figured why not let Boston.