TC
Years ago
It has just been reported that Red has passed away at the age of 89, sources can be found at espn, realgm, celtics blog etc. Red was a legend and his achievements include coaching the Celtics to an NBA record 8 straight NBA championships 1959-66. He will be missed by all basketball fans alike.
stef#4
Years ago
Its a sad sad day he was amazing coach and i will pay my respects to red
RIP RED. Hope ya enjoy the big court in the sky with Jonny Most, Pete The Pistol, Big Wilt and co.
52-Cans
Years ago
This is a sad day for basketball, the best NBA coach of all time has passed away, don't give me this what about Phil Jackson crap! Red was the best, he built teams from scratch, never got the highest draft pick yet the Celtics always succeeded when he was around.
RIP Red!
Johnny Sack
Years ago
Great character to boot - they don't make cigar chewing, grizzled, matter of fact coaches like Red anymore...
John Lawrence
Years ago
RIP RED. To the best coach in the history of any professional sport, you will be missed.
Watch out for the Celtics now they have a reason to kick ass this year. The Ghosts of Celtics Past will be back to haunt the Fleet Centre.
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