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Barrett, Twice a Celtics Player
Ernie Barrett played two separate one-year contracts with the Celtics. Interested in ending his playing career in order to coach, only Red Auerbach convinced Barrett to return for the 1955-56 season. ...
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Cousy on the Cover
This image of Bob Cousy maneuvering his way around the Fort Wayne Pistons defense graced the cover of Sports Illustrated on January 9, 1956. It was yet another record for Cousy, as he was the first NB ...
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Cousy on the First NBA Yearbook
With this publication, the Celtics became the first NBA club to issue a team yearbook for sale ahead of the 1955-56 season. For a mere 25 cents, fans could read about All-NBA First Team member Bob Cou ...
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The Last Team Before the Dynasty
The 1955-56 Celtics would be the final squad to take the court before Boston began its remarkable dynasty. Paced by playmakers such as Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman and Jim Loscutoff, this squad was ready t ...