Boston Celtics (Minus Bill Russell) Meet President Kennedy
Jan. 31, 1963 - The Boston Celtics, except for Bill Russell, met President Kennedy yesterday. Teammates said Russell did not know that...
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Jan 16, 2023
East Upsets West at NBA All-Star Game as Russell Shines
Jan. 16, 1963 - Bill Russell (center with Bob Cousy and Tom Heinsohn) scored 19 points, hauled in 24 rebounds, and blocked a myriad of...
Jan 4, 2023
Lakers Top Celtics as Selvy Shines
Jan. 4, 1963 - Frank Selvy (pictured), just about the only healthy Los Angeles Laker, took it upon himself to have the greatest night of...
Dec 26, 2022
NBA: Celtics Top Warriors, 116-113 at Boston Garden
Dec. 26, 1962 - The Boston Celtics reverted to their championship form for the major part of tonight’s encounter with the San Francisco...
Oct 20, 2022
Celtics Crush Knicks as Bill Russell Dominates
Oct. 20, 1962 - Bill Russell got the Boston Celtics off to a fast start tonight, and the NBA champions crushed the New York Knicks,...
Jun 13, 2022
John Havlicek Signs with Cleveland Browns
June 13, 1962 - John (Hondo) Havlicek, captain of the Ohio State basketball team last season, signed today with the Cleveland Browns of...
Apr 18, 2022
🚨Celtics Capture Fourth Consecutive Championship in OT Win over Lakers
Apr. 18, 1962 - The Boston Celtics captured their fourth consecutive NBA championship tonight by vanquishing the Los Angeles Lakers,...
Apr 16, 2022
NBA Finals: Celtics Even Series with Lakers at 3-3, Game 7 in Boston Wednesday Night
Apr. 16, 1962 - The Boston Celtics rallied on Sam Jones’ shooting in the third quarter tonight and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,...
Apr 14, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Lakers Upset Celtics in Boston, Elgin Baylor Drops Record 61 Points
Apr. 14, 1962 - Elgin Baylor smashed a string of NBA scoring records tonight in leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 126-121 upset of the...
Apr 11, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Celtics Even Series with Los Angeles, 2-2
Apr. 11, 1962 - The Boston Celtics combined good shooting, fine board play, and a demoralizing defense tonight to beat the Los Angeles...
Apr 8, 2022
NBA Finals: Lakers Tie Series With Celtics at 2-2
Apr. 8, 1962 - The Los Angeles Lakers survived a Boston Celtic 24-point comeback, staged a late rush of their own, and scored a 129-122...
Apr 6, 2022
NBA: Bob Cousy To Play One More Season With Celtics
Apr. 6, 1962 - Bob Cousy, the fine playmaker of the NBA’s Boston Celtics, today signed a three-year contract to coach basketball at...
Apr 5, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Celtics Top Warriors, Move On To Face Lakers in Finals
Apr. 5, 1962 - A jump shot by Sam Jones (pictured #24) with two seconds left tonight enabled the Boston Celtics to score a 109-107...
Apr 1, 2022
NBA Playoffs: Celtics Top Warriors in Fight-Filled Contest
Apr. 1, 1962 - The defending champion Boston Celtics built a 23-point first-half cushion and held on through a brawling fourth period...
Nov 25, 2021
NBA: Cousy Scores 15,000th Point as Celtics Top Knicks
Nov. 25, 1961 - Bob Cousy (pictured with Red Auerbach) reached the 15,000-point plateau in his 11-year NBA career today while steering...
Oct 17, 2021
Five NBA Players, Denied Meal Service at Kentucky Hotel, Sit Out Exhibition Game
Oct. 17, 1961 - Bill Russell (right) and four other Negro players on the Boston Celtics and two on the St. Louis Hawks left Lexington,...
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