FACTOID # 176: Nauru is the world's smallest independent republic.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     
  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Tom Heinsohn
Tom Heinsohn

Thomas William Heinsohn (born August 26, 1934) is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player on the Boston Celtics National Basketball Association (NBA) team. He also coached the team from 1970 to 1978. He is currently the color commentator on the Celtics' television broadcasts on Fox Sports New England. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year (239th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Basketball Hall of Fame Logo The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game. ... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... A color commentator (colour commentator in Canada and Britain), sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. ...

Contents

College career

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Heinsohn was a standout at St. Michael's High School in nearby Union City. He accepted a scholarship to the Holy Cross and became the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,789 points, an average of 22.1 points per game. During his senior year, Heinsohn scored a school record 51 points in a game against Boston College. Location of Jersey City within New Jersey. ... Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ... For similarly-named academic institutions, see Boston (disambiguation). ...


Professional career

In 1956, Heinsohn signed on with the Boston Celtics. In his first season, Heinsohn played in an NBA All-Star Game, was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, and won his first championship ring. He was part of a Celtics squad that won eight NBA titles in nine years, including eight in a row between 1959 and 1966. In NBA history, only teammates Bill Russell and Sam Jones won more championship rings during their playing careers. During his playing career, Heinsohn was named to six All-Star teams. On the day his teammate and fellow Holy Cross Crusader Bob Cousy retired, Heinsohn scored his 10,000th career point. His number 15 was retired by the Celtics in 1966. Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The NBA staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. ... The National Basketball Associations Rookie of the Year Award, first given after the 1952-53 NBA season, is given to the top first-year player in the league. ... NBA players with the most NBA championship rings. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...


Off the court, Heinsohn played an important leadership role in the NBA Players Association. He was the association's second president (following founding president Bob Cousy), and was instrumental in the league's acceptance of free agency following a showdown at the All-Star game in 1964, in which the All-Star players, led by Heinshohn, threatened to strike. Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest...


Coaching career

After his playing days were over, Heinsohn became the Celtics' head coach. He led the team to a league best 68-14 record during the 1972-1973 season and was named Coach of the Year, although Boston was upset in the playoffs. The next season Heinsohn and the Celtics won the championship, and they claimed another title in 1976. He accumulated a career coaching record of 427-263. Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ...


Broadcasting career

In 1981, the now-retired Heinsohn joined Mike Gorman as color commentator in the Celtics' TV broadcasts; they have since become one of the longest-tenured tandems in sports broadcasting history. For a time in the 1980s, he was in the same capacity during CBS' coverage of the NBA Finals. Occasionally, Bob Cousy makes appearances with the tandem of Gorman and Heinsohn. Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Mike Gorman is a television play-by-play commentator for the Boston Celtics basketball team, currently broadcasting on the Fox Sports New England cable channel. ... A color commentator (colour commentator in Canada and Britain), sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. ... For other uses, see Television (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest...

For more details on this topic, see NBA on CBS.

In his broadcasting capacity he is well known for his energetic (if the Celtics are winning or playing well) attitude and as a "homer," blatantly rooting for the Celtics, even to the point where he will yell at the officials while on the air for perceived biased officiating or missed calls. Heinsohn will sometimes give a shout-out to his wife in the form of a quip or statement that he will attribute to "the redhead from Needham." He also points out players who display extra hustle and are willing to "risk life and limb" to help the team by giving them "Tommy Points". One player in each game has exceptional play and hustle highlighted for the "Tommy Award". The NBA on CBS is a former TV show that televised National Basketball Association games on the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and was produced by CBS Sports. ... A referee is a person who has authority to make decisions about play in many sports. ...


Away from the court, Heinsohn enjoys painting and playing golf; he once headed a life insurance company. For building painting, see painter and decorator. ... This article is about the sport. ... Life insurance or life assurance is a contract between the policy owner and the insurer, where the insurer agrees to pay a sum of money upon the occurrence of the policy owners death. ...


Achievements

  • 1957 Rookie of the Year
  • Six-time NBA All-Star
  • 1973 Coach of the Year
  • Named to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1986
  • Recipient of the 1995 Jack McMahon Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association

Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... Basketball Hall of Fame Logo The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

External links

Preceded by
Maurice Stokes		 NBA Rookie of the Year
1957		 Succeeded by
Woody Sauldsberry
Preceded by
Bill Russell		 Boston Celtics Head Coach
1969–1978		 Succeeded by
Satch Sanders
Boston Celtics 1956-57 NBA Champions

6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 16 Nichols | 17 Phillip | 18 Loscutoff | 19 Risen | 20 Hemric | 21 Sharman | 23 Ramsey | 29 Tsioropoulos | Coach Auerbach Maurice Stokes (born June 17, 1933 in Rankin, Pennsylvania - died April 6, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a pro basketball player in the 1950s, whose promising career was shortened by an injury. ... The National Basketball Associations Rookie of the Year Award, first given after the 1952-1953 NBA season, is given to the top first-year player in the league. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Woodrow Woody Sauldsberry Jr. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1956-57 NBA season was the 11th season of the National Basketball Association. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... Jack Edward Nichols (April 9, 1926–December 24, 1992) was an American professional basketball player. ... Andy Phillip (born March 7, 1922 Granite City, IL - ) was a guard/forward with an 11 year career from 1948 to 1958. ... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Arnold D. Risen (born October 9, 1924 in Williamstown, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player. ... Ned Dickie Hemric is a former basketball player for Wake Forest University (1952-1955) and the Boston Celtics. ... William Walton Bill Sharman (born May 25, 1926 in Abilene, Texas) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Louis Lou C. Tsioropoulos (born August 31, 1930 in Lynn, Massachusetts) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the NBAs Boston Celtics for three seasons from 1956-1959. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1958-59 NBA Champions

6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 16 Swain | 17 Conley | 18 Loscutoff | 21 Sharman | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | 29 Tsioropoulos | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1958-59 NBA Season was the 13th season of the National Basketball Association. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... Bennie S. Swain (born December 16, 1933) is an American retired professional basketball player. ... Gene Conley (b. ... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... William Walton Bill Sharman (born May 25, 1926 in Abilene, Texas) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... Louis Lou C. Tsioropoulos (born August 31, 1930 in Lynn, Massachusetts) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the NBAs Boston Celtics for three seasons from 1956-1959. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1959-60 NBA Champions

6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 16 Richter | 17 Conley | 20 Guarilia | 21 Sharman | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1959-60 NBA Season was the 14th season of the National Basketball Association. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... John Fritz Richter (born March 12, 1937) is a retired American basketball player. ... Gene Conley (b. ... Eugene Michael Guarilia (born September 13, 1937 in Duryea, Pennsylvania) is a retired American basketball player. ... William Walton Bill Sharman (born May 25, 1926 in Abilene, Texas) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1960-61 NBA Champions

6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 17 Conley | 18 Loscutoff | 20 Guarilia | 21 Sharman | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | 45 Sanders | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1960-61 NBA Season was the 15th season of the National Basketball Association. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... Gene Conley (b. ... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Eugene Michael Guarilia (born September 13, 1937 in Duryea, Pennsylvania) is a retired American basketball player. ... William Walton Bill Sharman (born May 25, 1926 in Abilene, Texas) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1961-62 NBA Champions

4 Braun | 6 Russell | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 18 Loscutoff | 20 Guarilia | 21 Phillips | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | 45 Sanders | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1961-62 NBA Season was the 16th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Carl August Braun (born September 25, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Eugene Michael Guarilia (born September 13, 1937 in Duryea, Pennsylvania) is a retired American basketball player. ... Gary A. Phillips (born December 7, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1962-63 NBA Champions

4 Lovellette | 6 Russell | 12 Swartz | 14 Cousy | 15 Heinsohn | 17 Havlicek | 18 Loscutoff | 20 Guarilia | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 26 K.C. Jones | 45 Sanders | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1962-63 NBA Season was the 17th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Clyde Lovellette (born September 7, 1929 in Petersburg, Indiana) is a former professional basketbal player, the first basketball player in history to play on an NCAA, Olympics and NBA championship squad. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Daniel S. Swartz (born December 23, 1934 in Owingsville, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player. ... Robert Joseph Cousy (born August 9, 1928 in New York City, is an American former professional basketball player, who played point guard with the NBAs Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and (briefly) with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-1970 season, being recognized as one of the greatest... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Eugene Michael Guarilia (born September 13, 1937 in Duryea, Pennsylvania) is a retired American basketball player. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1963-64 NBA Champions

4 Lovellette | 6 Russell | 12 Naulls | 15 Heinsohn | 17 Havlicek | 18 Loscutoff | 20 Siegfried | 21 McCarthy | 23 Ramsey | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | 45 Sanders | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1963-64 NBA Season was the 18th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Clyde Lovellette (born September 7, 1929 in Petersburg, Indiana) is a former professional basketbal player, the first basketball player in history to play on an NCAA, Olympics and NBA championship squad. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... William Dean Naulls (born October 7, 1934 in Dallas, Texas) is a retired American basketball player. ... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... James Loscutoff (born February 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California, United States) is a former professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Larry Siegfried (born May 22, 1939 in Selby, Ohio) is an American former NBA player. ... John Joseph (Johnny) McCarthy (born April 25, 1934) is a former basketball player and coach. ... Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1964-65 NBA Champions

5 Thompson | 6 Russell | 11 Counts | 12 Naulls | 15 Heinsohn | 17 Havlicek | 20 Siegfried | 21 Bonham | 24 S. Jones | 25 K.C. Jones | 45 Sanders | Coach Auerbach The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1964-65 NBA Season was the 19th season of the National Basketball Association. ... John Thompson, Jr. ... William Felton Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6 ft 9 in Russell was the... Mel Grant Counts (born October 16, 1941 in Coos Bay, Oregon) is a former NBA player from 1965–1976. ... William Dean Naulls (born October 7, 1934 in Dallas, Texas) is a retired American basketball player. ... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... Larry Siegfried (born May 22, 1939 in Selby, Ohio) is an American former NBA player. ... Ronald D. Bonham (born May 31, 1942) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Samuel Sam Jones (born June 24, 1933 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former professional basketball player. ... K.C. Jones (born May 25, 1932 in Taylor, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Arnold Jacob Red Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was a highly successful and influential basketball coach of the BAA Washington Nationals, the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the NBA Boston Celtics. ...

Boston Celtics 1973-74 NBA Champions

12 Chaney | 18 Cowens | 32 Downing | 29 Finkel | 11 Kuberski | 20 Hankinson | 17 Havlicek (Finals MVP) | 19 Nelson | 35 Silas | 44 Westphal | 10 White | 7 Williams
| Coach Heinsohn The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1973-74 NBA Season was the 28th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Donald R. Chaney (born March 22, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former pro basketball player and coach. ... Dave Cowens David William Cowens (born October 25, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky) is a former professional basketball player and NBA Head Coach. ... Steve Downing (born September 9, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a retired American basketball player. ... Henry J. Finkel (born April 20, 1942 in Union City, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Stephen (Steve) Paul Kuberski (born November 6, 1947 in Moline, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. Kuberski played nine NBA seasons for the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Buffalo Braves, averaging 3. ... Phil Hankinson (July 26, 1951–November 19, 1996) was an American basketball player. ... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player in the NBA Finals that is seen as contributing the most to the series. ... Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan) is an NBA head coach. ... Paul Theron Silas (born July 12, 1943 in Prescott, Arizona) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Paul Westphal (born November 30, 1950 in Torrance, California) is a former basketball player and coach in the NBA. A native of California, Westphal has had a storied career in the NBA, both as a player and as a head coach. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Arthur T. Williams (born September 29, 1939 in Bonham, Texas) is an American former professional basketball player. ...

Boston Celtics 1975-76 NBA Champions

42 Anderson | 34 Ard | 31 Boswell | 18 Cowens | 11 Kuberski | 17 Havlicek | 30 McDonald | 19 Nelson | 11 Scott | 35 Silas | 27 Stacom | 10 White (Finals MVP)
| Coach Heinsohn The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1975-76 NBA Season was the 30th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Jerome Anderson (born October 9, 1953 in Mullens, West Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Jimmie Lee Ard (born September 19, 1948 in Harvey, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Tommy G. Boswell (born October 2, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Dave Cowens David William Cowens (born October 25, 1948 in Newport, Kentucky) is a former professional basketball player and NBA Head Coach. ... Stephen (Steve) Paul Kuberski (born November 6, 1947 in Moline, Illinois) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. Kuberski played nine NBA seasons for the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Buffalo Braves, averaging 3. ... John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a former professional basketball player who competed for 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight NBA titles, half of them coming in his first four seasons. ... Glenn McDonald (born March 18, 1952 in Kewanne, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan) is an NBA head coach. ... Charles Thomas Scott (born December 15, 1948 in New York City, New York) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Paul Theron Silas (born July 12, 1943 in Prescott, Arizona) is a former professional basketball player and coach. ... Kevin M. Stacom (born September 4, 1951 in New York, New York) is an American former professional basketball player. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award is presented to the National Basketball Association (NBA) player in the NBA Finals that is seen as contributing the most to the series. ...



 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.