Tom Heinsohn

Tom Heinsohn (August 26, 1934- ) is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player on the Boston Celtics basketball team. He also coached the team for a time.

Pro career

In 1956, Heinsohn signed on with the Boston Celtics. He was part of a Celtics squad that won eight NBA titles in nine years, including seven in a row between 1959 and 1965. During his playing career, Heinsohn was named to six All-Star teams. On the day his teammate and fellow Holy Cross Crusader Bob Cousy retired, Heinsohn scored his 10,000th career point. His number 15 was retired by the Celtics in 1966.

Related Topics:
1956 - Boston Celtics - NBA - 1959 - 1965 - Bob Cousy - 1966

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