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Tom Heinsohn

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Quick Facts
Born (1934-08-26)August 26, 1934
Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Died November 9, 2020(2020-11-09) (aged 86)
Newton, Massachusetts, US
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight 218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school Saint Michael’s
(Union City, New Jersey)
College Holy Cross (1953–1956)
NBA draft 1956 / Pick: Territorial Pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career 1956–1965
Position Power forward
Number 15
Coaching career 1969–1978
Career history
As player:
1956–1965 Boston Celtics
As coach:
1969–1978 Boston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
As player:

  • 8× NBA champion (1957, 1959–1965)
  • 6× NBA All-Star (1957, 1961–1965)
  • 4× All-NBA Second Team (1961–1964)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1957)
  • No. 15 retired by Boston Celtics
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1956)
  • Second-team All-American – Collier’s (1955)
  • Third-team All-American – AP, UPI, NEA (1955)
  • No. 24 retired by Holy Cross Crusaders

As coach:

  • 2× NBA champion (1974, 1976)
  • NBA Coach of the Year (1973)
  • 4× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1972–1974, 1976)
  • Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
Career statistics
Points 12,194 (18.6 ppg)
Rebounds 5,749 (8.8 rpg)
Assists 1,318 (2.0 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Basketball Hall of Fame as player
Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2006

Tom Heinsohn (Basketball player) Age, Biography and Wiki

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Occupation Basketball player
Age years old
Born 26 August 1934
Nationality USA

Thomas William Heinsohn (August 26, 1934 – November 9, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He was associated with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for six decades as a player, coach and broadcaster. He played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1965, and also coached the team from 1969 to 1978. He spent over 30 years as the color commentator for the Celtics’ local broadcasts alongside play-by-play commentator Mike Gorman. He is regarded as one of the most iconic Celtics figures in the franchise’s history, known during his lifetime for his charisma and loyalty to the team and its traditions. From this, he earned the nickname “Mr. Celtic”.

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Tom Heinsohn and Basketball player FAQ

How good was Tom Heinsohn?

Boston won eight consecutive championships from 1959 through 1966, and Heinsohn was a part of seven of them. He led the Celtics in scoring three times during those years, made six All-Star appearances, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team four times.

Who got more rings in NBA?

What is this? Ramsey is an American professional basketball player and coach. Robert Horry won 7 rings in a total of 16 NBA seasons. This basketball player won NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets, and the San Antonio Spurs.

When did Tommy Heinsohn retire from announcing?

1965

Heinsohn retired in 1965 with totals of 12,194 points and 5,749 rebounds and remained with the team as a broadcaster. Celtics patriarch Auerbach tabbed him to be the coach in 1969, succeeding Russell.

Who has the most NBA rings Top 10?

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career.

Who has the most NBA rings Top 10?

Boston Celtics center Bill Russell holds the record for the most NBA championships won with 11 titles during his 13-year playing career.

When did Tommy Heinsohn retire from announcing?

1965

Heinsohn retired in 1965 with totals of 12,194 points and 5,749 rebounds and remained with the team as a broadcaster. Celtics patriarch Auerbach tabbed him to be the coach in 1969, succeeding Russell.