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Celtics Owner asked to bring team to Hartford for celebration rally
By Governor Rell's office
Jun 18, 2008 - 3:28:03 PM

Governor M. Jodi Rell today sent a letter to Boston Celtics Owner Wycliffe "Wyc" Grousbeck to convey the state’s heartfelt congratulations to the team for defeating the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Championship. The Governor also asked Grousbeck to consider bringing the Celtics and their championship trophy to Hartford in the coming days so diehard Celtics fans from across Connecticut can celebrate with them.

“A rally in Hartford would be a slam dunk for the thousands of Celtics fans from Connecticut and a chance for area residents to show their admiration for the team and honor them for their championship season,” Governor Rell said. “The team has strong Connecticut ties and their appearance here would give us a chance to tell them how proud we are of their accomplishments.”

On July 31, 2007, Governor Rell proclaimed “Ray Allen Day” in the State of Connecticut to honor the former University of Connecticut basketball standout and current Celtics superstar when Allen received the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s Role Model Award.

After the Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2007, Governor Rell made a similar request of Red Sox Owner John Henry. The Red Sox responded by holding public events in New Haven, Waterbury and Hartford. Thousands of state residents were able to view and take pictures of the World Series trophy, which was put on display in the State Capitol on January 11, 2008.

If the Celtics agree to bring the trophy to Connecticut, Governor Rell said she would be honored to issue an official proclamation in the team’s honor.

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