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Boston Celtics Top 25 Moments In Franchise History

By Bill Speros

BOSTON - 1996: Red Auerbach, former head coach and General Manager of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait in front of Celtics championship banners in Boston Massachesetts in 1996. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Greg Foster/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON - 1996: Red Auerbach, former head coach and General Manager of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait in front of Celtics championship banners in Boston Massachesetts in 1996. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Greg Foster/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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(Original Caption) Boston’s Bob Cousy (14) tries to dribble past the guard of Milwaukee’s Bob Harrison (7) during the third period of their game at the Garden tonight. Boston Celtics beat the Hawks, 95-85, in the opener of a double header. Other players in the photo include, Lew Hitch (12) of the Hawks, and Jack Nichols (16), of the Celtics.
(Original Caption) Boston’s Bob Cousy (14) tries to dribble past the guard of Milwaukee’s Bob Harrison (7) during the third period of their game at the Garden tonight. Boston Celtics beat the Hawks, 95-85, in the opener of a double header. Other players in the photo include, Lew Hitch (12) of the Hawks, and Jack Nichols (16), of the Celtics. /

8. “We love ya, Cooz”

The Celtics never wanted Bob Cousy. They reluctantly signed “The Houdini of the Hardwood” after he was first taken by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, refused to report, and was eventually selected in a dispersal draft after the Chicago Stags folded.

Cousy played on six championship teams, led the league in assists eight straight years, was voted onto 13 NBA All-Star Games and was named NBA MVP in 1957. The Celtics honored him upon his retirement in 1963 in a ceremony dubbed “The Boston Tear Party.”

When die-hard Celtics fan Joe Dillon yelled “We love ya, Cooz,” the quiet, solemn crowd erupted into delirium. He was selected to the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971.

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