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RED'S BIG DAY

Fifty-five years ago, Red Auerbach tallied his 1,000th career win.

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REMEMBERING SAM JONES

Join us in celebrating the life and career of a Celtics legend.

MR. CLUTCH

OUR HISTORY IS RICH

As you dive into Boston's past, remember that there's more yet to come.

AND OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT

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Sam Jones leaps to fire a jump shot

Sam Jones: Remembering Mr. Clutch

Close-up image of Bill Russell holding his head and his hands while wearing seven visible NBA championship rings.

Lord of the Rings: Bill Russell

White warmup jacket signed by Nate Archibald and Bob Cousy

Rocking the Shamrock: Uniforms

Red Auerbach smoking cigar smiles while holding Larry O'Brien trophy with Cedric Maxwell standing behind him also touching trophy.

The Excellent Eighties

1930s black and white shot of the Boston Garden

On Sacred Ground: The Garden

Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce celebrate the 2008 NBA championship

Sweet 17: Champs in ’08

Red Auerbach celebrates seven straight NBA championships

Holy Smokes, Red Auerbach!

White and green sneakers belonging to Paul Pierce

Get Your Kicks: Sneakers & Shoes

John Havlicek makes a jumpshot over Detroit's Chris Ford

Checking Out Havlicek

Close up of bobblehead face.

Beantown Bobbleheads

Paul Pierce drives past defenders at Madison Square Garden

The Truth: Paul Pierce

Red Auerbach and his 1962-63 Celtics celebrate after winning the Eastern Division Finals

Boston’s First Dynasty

Larry Bird makes a jump shot over two defenders

Bird is the Word

Celebrity fans Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham

Bleed Green: Celebrating Celtics Fans

Goods From the Garden

Isaiah Thomas at a basketball skills clinic

Celtics in the Community

Bob Cousy dribbling basketball around Detroit Pistons players.

Houdini of the Hardwood: Bob Cousy

Backs of JoJo White, Dave Cowens, John Havlicek and Satch Sanders side-by-side wearing warm-up jackets with their last names.

Celtics of the Seventies

Kevin Garnett takes a jumpshot

Nothing But Garnett

The Dribble Discussion: Basketballs

A hook shot from Tommy Heinsohn

Highlighting Heinsohn

Celtics Mascot & Entertainers

Red Auerbach shares a fun moment with Sonny Hertzberg and Ed Macauley

Building Pro Ball in Boston

Celtics 1959-60 year book, autographed by team members

Covering the Celtics: Yearbooks

K.C. Jones dribbles away from a defender

Basketball Jones

Celtics 1979-80 media guide

What’s the Scoop?: Media Guides