What professional sports team were previously named the Boston Pilgrims, Boston Somersets, and Boston Americans until they were officially given their present name in 1908 by team owner John I. Taylor?

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Boston has the nickname “the Athens of America” thanks to its more than 100 higher learning institutions in the city. 


1. What professional sports team were previously named the Boston Pilgrims, Boston Somersets, and Boston Americans until they were officially given their present name in 1908 by team owner John I. Taylor?