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A Seat Signed by Russell and Red
Both Red Auerbach and Bill Russell signed this seat – stamped with the same number as Russell’s jersey – from the original Boston Garden. Only one NBA Finals series from 1957 to 1969 did not feature these two Celtics legends. In a book explaining his friendship with his old coach, Russell wrote, “My relationship with […]
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About Don “The Duck”
One of the most unsung players in Celtics history, Don “The Duck” Chaney showed off his defensive skills during the 1970s. A winner of two NBA World Championship titles, Chaney can claim the title as the only player to suit up next to both Bill Russell and Larry Bird. He said of his rookie season: “I […]
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All Aboard for the 50th Anniversary!
Members of the media received an Amtrack train pass as a ticket to New York City to watch the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks on January 11, 1997. The special date marked the 50th anniversary of the NBA, and the “Throwback Weekend” train ride had former Celtics like Bob Cousy and Bill […]
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Back on Top
Player-coach Bill Russell, GM Red Auerbach and top scorer John Havlicek shared a laugh after the Celtics crushed the Los Angeles Lakers, 124-109, in Game 6 of the 1968 NBA Finals. The victory reclaimed Boston’s spot as the NBA World Championship titleholder. “Russell learned a lot as a coach last year and he was a […]
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Back to the Finals in ’63
The Celtics celebrated with Coach Red Auerbach after defeating the Cincinnati Royals, 142-131, in Game 7 of the 1963 Eastern Division Finals. Bob Cousy, who would retire at the end of the season, tallied 16 assists, but it was Sam Jones who stole the show. Journalist Leonard Koppett wrote that Jones was “hitting jump shots […]
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Bill Russell, the Man
Bill Russell received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2011, in part because of Russell’s unparalleled success on the court, but also his willingness to take a stand off it. President Obama said, “Bill Russell the man is someone who has stood up for the rights and dignity of all men. […]
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Bill Russell’s Reach
Bill Russell stretched every limb to get his hand up to block a shot by the Syracuse Nationals, while teammates Tommy Heinsohn (No. 15) and Bill Sharman (No. 21) fought for position. From 1957 to 1961, the Celtics and Nationals met three separate times in the Eastern Division Finals, with the Celtics winning all three […]
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Bill Takes It All In
Bill Russell never sat on the bench much. Over his career, Russell averaged 42.29 minutes played per game, the second-highest mark all-time just behind Wilt Chamberlain. “It’s about taking whatever your skills are and using them as best as you can, for as much time as you can,” Russell explained.
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Boston’s First Dynasty
From 1957 to 1969, the Celtics did something no other NBA franchise has ever done. Apart from two seasons, Boston won NBA World Championship titles every single year in that span. That’s 11 titles in 13 seasons, including eight straight! Led by the likes of Bill Russell, Sam Jones, John Havlicek, Satch Sanders, Tommy Heinsohn, […]
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Boston’s Legendary Trio
A crowd of Celtics fans lifted Tommy Heinsohn, Red Auerbach and Bill Russell in the air after another win. For nearly three decades, from 1950 to 1978, these three men played a role with the Celtics either as a player or coach. That era accounted for 13 of the franchise’s 17 NBA World Championship titles. […]