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- The Celtics' rise to dominance began in the late 1950s, after the team, led by coach Red Auerbach, acquired Bill Russell in 1956, later becoming the cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty.
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Sep 22, 2023 · Arnold “Red” Auerbach was the heart and soul of the Celtics and a pioneer of modern basketball. Here’s a look back on the defining moments of illustrious career as we celebrate his legacy.
- Justin Leger
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Sep 20, 2021 · On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary Boston Celtics head coach and manager Arnold Jacob “Red” Auerbach was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York in 1917. The winningest...
- Coach: Red Auerbach
- Center: Bill Russell
- Guard-Forward: John "Hondo" Havlicek
- Point Guard: Bob Cousy, The 'Houdini of The Hardwood'
- Forward: Tommy Heinsohn
- Point Guard: Sam Jones
- Forward: Tom "Satch" Sanders
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 1968 As Celtics head coach (1950-1966), general manager (1950-1984) and executive (1984-2006), he was part of 16 NBA titles. Auerbach was the NBA's winningest coach when he retired from coaching in 1966 with a 938-479 record. Auerbach was famous for his affinity for cigars, often lighting a victory smoke on the bench when th...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 1975 If Auerbach was the architect, Russell—a five-time MVP who led the league in rebounding five times—was the foundation upon which the Celtics’ dynasty was built. He played 13 seasons in the NBA, winning 11 titles, and averaged 15.1 points, 22.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists. The NBA didn’t award a Finals MVP during his career...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 1983 Havlicek was a driving force of the Celtics’ run in the 1960s, winning six titles during that stretch. But he also extended Boston’s reign over the sport into the 1970s, leading the team to titles in 1974 and 1976. In a 16-year career, Havlicek was a 13-time all-star, an 11-time All-NBA selection, an eight-time All-Defe...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 1971 Cousy was the engine behind Auerbach’s fast-break offense. In 13 seasons, he made 13 all-star teams, 12 All-NBA teams, led the league in assists per game eight times, won six championships and was named MVP once. Cousy did not win a title until Russell arrived, but he powered the Celtics’ offense during the early years ...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION AS PLAYER: 1986 | AS COACH: 2015 Heinsohn, a Hall of Famer as a player and Celtics coach, entered the league with Bill Russell in 1956-57, won eight championships in nine years and then retired after the 1964-65 season at 30. “He was a big smoker back then, and some of us believed that it shorted his career,” wrote Dan Shaugh...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 1983 Jones, a 6-foot-4 guard who played his entire 12-year career with the Celtics from 1957-69, won the second-most championships (10) in NBA history, trailing only Russell’s 11. A five-time all-star, he averaged 17.7 points and was known for coming through in the clutch. In a five-year stretchin the playoffs from 1962-67, ...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION: 2011 Although his career statistics (9.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game) may seem pedestrian, Sanders carved out a niche as a strong defender and rebounder. In 13 seasons, Sanders won eight championships—tied for third-most in NBA history. He also made the All-Defensive team in 1968-69 and was elected to the Hall of Fame a...
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Oct 18, 2023 · On this day in Boston Celtics history, franchise legend Red Auerbach coached his first game as head coach and general manager of the Boston Celtics in 1950.
Boston Celtics. Career Leaders. Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Team Name: Boston Celtics. Seasons: 79; 1946-47 to 2024-25. Record: 3634-2480, .594 W-L%. Playoff Appearances: 61. Championships: 18.
