Boston Celtics accomplishments and records

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This is a comprehensive list of the accomplishments and records of the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team currently playing in the National Basketball Association.

Contents 1 Playoffs 1.1 Championships (16) 1.2 Conference titles (20) 1.3 Division titles (26) 2 Hall of Fame 2.1 Players 2.2 Coaches, Executives and Contributors 3 Retired Numbers 4 Award Winners 5 See also 6 External links

[edit] Playoffs

[edit] Championships (16)

[edit] Conference titles (20)

[edit] Division titles (26)

[edit] Hall of Fame

33 men with Celtic ties have been enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, the most of any NBA team.

[edit] Players

15 players were inducted based primarily or significantly upon their playing careers as Celtics:

• Nate "Tiny" Archibald (1978-1983)
• Larry Bird (1979-1992)
• Bob Cousy (1950-1963)
• Dave Cowens (1970-1980)
• John Havlicek (1962-1978)
• Tom Heinsohn (1956-1965)
• Bailey Howell (1966-1970)
• Ed Macauley (1950-1956)
• K. C. Jones (1959-1967)
• Sam Jones (1957-1969)
• Kevin McHale (1980-1993)
• Robert Parish (1980-1994)
• Frank Ramsey (1954-1964)
• Bill Russell (1956-1969)
• Bill Sharman (1951-1961) Also inducted as a coach with other teams, primarily the Los Angeles Lakers

Nine Hall of Fame players more noted for their contributions with other teams also wore Celtic green for portions of their careers:

• Dave Bing (1977-1978)
• Bob Houbregs (1954-1955) Was on the roster, but did not play [1]
• Pete Maravich (1979-1980)
• Clyde Lovellette (1962-1964)
• Bob McAdoo (1979)
• Andy Phillip (1956-1958)
• Bill Walton (1985-1987) Though short, his time with the Celtics was memorable as he was a key contributor off the bench during their 1986 title run.
• Arnie Risen (1955-1958)
• Dominique Wilkins (1994-1995)

[edit] Coaches, Executives and Contributors

Four people were inducted into the Hall of Fame primarily for their achievements while a Celtics coach and/or executive:

• Arnold "Red" Auerbach (Coach 1950-1966, Executive 1966-2006)
• Walter A. Brown (1945-1964) Inducted as a contributor, original owner of the Celtics
• Bill Fitch (1979-1983) Inducted as a coach. While Fitch's service in Boston was short, it is among the most memorable of his many coaching stints.
• William G. Mokray (1946-1969) Inducted as a contributor. Celtics public relations director 1946-1957, Vice-President 1957-1969. Noted primarily for his independent contribution to basketball statistics and historical scholarship during that time.

Five other Hall of Fame coaches or contributors have Celtic ties:

• Wayne Embry (Celtics player 1966-1968) First African-American to serve both as a general manager and team president in the NBA
• Alvin Julian (Celtics coach 1948-1950) Enshrined for his college basketball coaching career
• John "Honey" Russell (Celtics coach 1948-1950) Enshrined for his playing service in the pre-NBA era
• John Thompson (Celtics player 1964-1966) Inducted as a coach, primarily for his service at Georgetown University

Additionally, Johnny Most, longtime radio announcer for the Celtics, was honored with the Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award in 1993.

[edit] Retired Numbers

The Celtics have retired 21 numbers, the most of any professional sports franchise in North America.

Robert Parish Center Retired 1998	Walter Brown Team Founder, Owner Retired 1964	Red Auerbach Head Coach, Executive Retired 1985	Dennis Johnson Guard Retired 1991	Bill Russell Center, Head Coach Retired 1972	Jo Jo White Guard Retired 1982
Bob Cousy Guard, Broadcaster Retired 1963	Tom Heinsohn Forward, Head Coach, Broadcaster Retired 1966	Satch Sanders Forward Retired 1973	John Havlicek Forward Retired 1978	Dave Cowens Center, Head Coach Retired 1981	Jim Loscutoff* Forward
Don Nelson Forward Retired 1978	Bill Sharman Guard Retired 1966	Ed Macauley Center Retired 1963	Frank Ramsey Forward	Sam Jones Guard Retired 1969	K.C. Jones Guard, Head Coach Retired 1967
Cedric Maxwell Forward, Broadcaster Retired 2003	Kevin McHale Forward Retired 1994	Larry Bird Forward Retired 1993	Reggie Lewis Guard Retired 1995	Johnny Most Broadcaster	Red Auerbach Memorial Worn by Celtics during 2006-07 season

*Loscutoff, who wore #18, asked that his legacy be honored by allowing other Celtics to wear his number in the future. On one of the banners of retired numbers at the TD Banknorth Garden, Loscutoff is represented by a square with the letters "LOSCY". #18 was later retired for Dave Cowens.

[edit] Award Winners

[edit] See also

• Boston Celtics
• Boston Celtics seasons
• List of Boston Celtics broadcasters

[edit] External links

• Celtics records and accomplishments

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