Famed Boston maestro’s statue sports giant Bruins helmet

The Associated Press

5 years ago

In this May 27, 2019, photo provided by Michael Nichols, a giant Boston Bruins helmet rests ato ... — In this May 27, 2019, photo provided by Michael Nichols, a giant Boston Bruins helmet rests atop a statue of the late conductor Arthur Fiedler on the Charles River Esplanade park Monday, May 27, 2019, to cheer on the team in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals. The nonprofit Esplanade Association installed the helmet, which has a circumference of 17 feet (5 meters). (Michael Nichols via AP)

BOSTON — Count the late conductor Arthur Fiedler among the Boston Bruins’ fans as they skate into the Stanley Cup Final.

The nonprofit Esplanade Association has installed a giant Bruins helmet atop a statue of the beloved conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, just in time for Game 1 against the St. Louis Blues on Monday.

The helmet crowns a likeness of Fiedler that stands on the Charles River Esplanade, where the orchestra performs outdoor concerts during the summer. Organizers say the helmet is 17 feet in circumference.

Fiedler, a Boston icon who died in 1979, has worn other oversized headgear in the past, including a giant Red Sox cap.

The maestro’s son, Peter, says he’s sure his father would approve “if it helps the Bruins win the Stanley Cup.”