Red Auerbach
American basketball coach (1917-2006) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 89
Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach was an American professional basketball coach and executive. As head coach, he led the Boston Celtics to eight consecutive NBA championships between 1959 to 1966. On retiring in 1966, he held an NBA coaching record of 938 wins.
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Career 1
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Photos 6
Auerbach's Navy headshot, likely taken in late 1943.
Auerbach sitting on the bench next to rookie Bill Russell during a game at Boston Garden on December 26, 1956. Bob Cousy can be seen in the background.
Bill Russell next to coach Auerbach after winning the 1966 NBA Finals.
Auerbach was honored on October 25, 2006, three days before his death, for his service in the Navy during World War II.
In 1985, the Boston Celtics retired the #2 jersey with Auerbach's name.Awards
About this person
He served as general manager of the Celtics from 1966 to 1984, and later as President and Vice-Chairman of the Board. He won a combined 16 NBA titles in his long career with the Celtics, the most of any individual, making him one of the most successful team officials in the history of North American professional sports. He served as president of the Celtics until his death in 2006 at the age of 89.
