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UNCOVERED: Tommy heinsohn | History Defined

How Greg Stiemsma got his big break with the Boston Celtics

The man Tommy Heinsohn famously compared to Bill Russell himself.

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What Tommy Heinsohn thought about Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird before he joined the NBA

Believe it or not, many people questioned whether Bird was worth his historically large rookie deal.

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Looking back at Tommy Heinsohn’s historic 1957 NBA Finals performance with the Boston Celtics

Tommy Heinsohn was so much more than just a Celtics broadcasting icon.

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Bob Ryan says that Tommy Heinsohn would be proud of Derrick White and Jrue Holiday

And he said as much on his podcast.

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Celtics Broadcaster Mike Gorman Signs Off: ‘One Thing I Remember ... the Fans’

The indelible voice of the Celtics is retiring after 43 years as the NBA team’s play-by-play announcer.

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On this day: Celtics fire Tommy Heinsohn as coach, hire Tom Sanders

On this day in 1978, the Boston Celtics fired iconic head coach Tommy Heinsohn and hired Celtic champ Tom Sanders to replace him in that role.

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On this day: Boston Celtics field NBA’s first All-Black starting five

On this day in 1964, the Boston Celtics fielded the first all-Black starting 5 in league history when Willie Naulls replaced Tommy Heinsohn in the lineup.

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On this day: Boston legend Tommy Heinsohn scores 45 on Christmas Day

It is the most scored by a Celtics player on that day, and Tommy's career-high.

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On this day: Wilt Chamberlain nabs 55 rebounds vs. Boston; Gorman, Hunter, Bing, Randolph born

On this day, legendary big man Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 55 boards vs. Boston, and Mike Gorman, Brandon Hunter, Dave Bing, and Shavlik Randolph were born.

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On this day: Tommy Heinsohn, Ed Macauley, Marvin Kratter pass; Pruitt, Lucas debut

On this day in Boston Celtics history, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Celtics player and coach Tommy Heinsohn passed away.

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On this day: former Boston player, coach, GM Carr waived; Heinsohn, Sharman jerseys retired

On this day in Celtics history, ML Carr was waived, and Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Sharman had their jerseys retired.

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Two Boston Celtics among all-time NBA rookie postseason records

The Boston Celtics have a duo of rookies who hold playoff production records decades after setting them.

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason wins?

Can you name all the Celtics who led Boston to the most playoff wins? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Who are the Boston Celtics’ top-10 all-time leaders in postseason rebounds?

Can you name all of the top ten rebounders for the Celtics in playoff history? Better yet, can you do it in order?

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Complete list of Boston Celtics in the Basketball Hall of Fame

Celtics Wire celebrates the 48 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with ties to the Boston Celtics franchise.

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The Boston Celtics have retired 24 jersey numbers – these are the players so honored

It's no coincidence this team has the most retired jersey numbers with 17 banners hanging alongside them as of Oct. 2023.

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How many Boston Celtics have been named Rookie of the Year – and who were they?

For a team as storied as the Boston Celtics are, there are surprisingly fewer than you might think.

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Who are the top 10 Boston Celtics draft picks of all time?

The Boston Celtics have had a wealth of riches as far as the NBA draft is concerned.

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On this day: Heinsohn hired as coach; Embry traded for; Douglas born

On this day, the Boston Celtics hired former player Tommy Heinsohn as coach, traded for Wayne Embry, and Sherman Douglas was born.

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On this day: Celtics player, coach, commentator Tommy Heinsohn born, ’20 NBA strike

On this day in 1934, Boston legend Tommy Heinsohn was born, and the NBA went on strike for a day over police violence.

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What Boston Celtics have the highest career scoring averages?

There have been some serious Boston Celtics scorers over the nearly seven decades now that Boston has been hanging banners.

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On this day: Boston wins 12th championship in 1974; Keith Bogans born

On this date in 1974, the Celtics won their 12th championship against the Bucks; it is also the birthday of former Celtic Keith Bogans.

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On this day: Jones, Heinsohn draft; Russell swap; Rivers hire; Bass born; Tatum gets 60

On this day, Boston drafted Bill Russell, KC Jones, and Tommy Heinsohn, hired Doc Rivers as coach, and saw Jayson Tatum score 60.

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Who has the highest career scoring average in Boston Celtics history?

Is it one of the greats, like Larry Bird, Paul Pierce, Dave Cowens, Tommy Heinsohn, or Bob Cousy? Or could it be a player who might surprise you given their status of being outside of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?

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On this day: Swain, Smith drafted; Coles born; Rondo triple-doubles; IT gets 42

On this day in Celtics history, Isaiah Thomas hung 42 points on Atlanta, Rajon Rondo got 20 assists vs. the Knicks, Benny Swain, and Jimmy Smith were drafted, and Bimbo Coles was born.

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