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Tommy Heinsohn, Celtics Legend, Has Passed Away at 86

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Via boston.com. Boston Celtic legend, Tommy Heinsohn has passed away at the age of 86. Tommy spent six decades with the Celtics as a player, coach and long time revered broadcaster.

He played out on the parquet floor of the Garden from 1956 - 1965, winning eight NBA Championships, he coached the team from 1969-1978. He is one of just four people to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach. Since 1981, Heinsohn has done some of the best color commentary on Celtics television broadcasts alongside his play-by-play partner Mike Gorman.

His anger directed at refs and opposing players for bad calls and dirty play are legendary, as well as his love for the team. "I love Waltah!"

This one hurts 2020... Check out some of his calls and the tributes coming in from the NBA and beyond.


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