Tom Heinsohn
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2 Pro career 3 Coaching career 4 Off the court 5 Achievements 6 External links |
College ball
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Heinsohn accepted a scholarship to Holy Cross College after being a standout at St. Michael's High School in nearby Union City. During his senior year at Holy Cross, Heinsohn scored a school record 51 points in a game against Boston College. He also became the school's all-time leading scorer, with 1,789 points, which averages out to 22.1 points per game.
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.
Coaching career
After his playing days were over, Heinsohn became the Celtics' head coach. He led the team to a league best 68-14 record during the 1973-1974 season en route to its first of only two titles in the 1970s.
Off the court
In 1981, the now-retired Heinsohn joined Mike Gorman as color commentator in the Celtics' TV broadcasts; they have since become one of the longest-tenured tandems in sports broadcasting history. For a time in the 1980s, he was in the same capacity during CBS' coverage of the NBA Finals.
Away from the court, Heinsohn enjoys painting and playing golf; he once headed a life insurance company.
Achievements
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