Tom Heinsohn
American basketball player and coach (1934-2020) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 86
Thomas William Heinsohn was an American professional basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. He was associated with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for six decades as a player, coach and broadcaster.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.
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Bill Russell Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1956-1965
Bob Cousy Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1956-1963
Sam Jones Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1957-1965
Bill Sharman Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1956-1961
Jim Loscutoff Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1956-1964
Satch Sanders Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1960-1965
John Havlicek Teammate at Boston Celtics, 1962-1965
Joseph D. Early Teammate at Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball, 1953-1955
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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".
