Founded by Walter Brown in 1946, the Boston Celtics are one of the two charter members of the NBA, along with the New York Knickerbockers, to play in their city of origin. They are also the most honored franchise in professional basketball history, with 16 world titles to date. The list of hall of fame players to wear Celtic green includes an impressive roster of Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Sam Jones, Tom Heinsohn, Dave Cowens, Larry Bird, and Kevin McHale to name just a few. Under the guidance of legendary head coach Red Auerbach, the Celtics established a seemingly unbreakable record of consecutive championships, with eight straight from 1959 to 1966. They are one of the few powerhouse dynasties in North American sports. With a foreword by hall of famer Dave Cowens, The Celtics in Black and White tells the story of this dynamic franchise through more than 200 photographs, many published here for the first time.
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Richard A. Johnson serves as curator of the Sports Museum at Boston's TD Banknorth Garden, where he has worked since 1982. He is the author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Boston Garden, The Bruins in Black and White (two volumes), and Boston Braves. He and his son Robert Hamilton Johnson, an avid sports fan, teamed up to create this pictorial tribute to the Boston Celtics.
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Great history of early NBA Boston Celtics,
This review is from: The Celtics in Black and White (MA) (Images of Sports) (Paperback)
Detail account of individuals of the early 1950's in picture form,bring back memories of the great players of early NBA. I remember watching celtics on TV,and wanting to be Sam Jones or k.c. jones. I did go on and play college ball. Great book, I recommenit be introduced to younger generation for them to get an understanding of the early days of NBA.
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Los Angeles, New York, Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Boston Garden, Division Finals, Championship Finals, Larry Bird, Courtesy of the Boston Celtics, San Francisco, Walter Brown, Dave Cowens, First Place, Frank Ramsey, Red Aucrhach, Red Auerhach, Roston Herald, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Mrl, Mel Counts, Mike Andersen, Rill Russell, Sam Jones, Sidney Wick New!
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