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Jan 31, 2023

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...

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,...