ON THIS DAY: RED NAMES BILL RUSSELL HEAD COACH; SAM JONES DRAFTED
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✍️ On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary coach Red Auerbach announced Bill Russell would replace him as head coach, and the team went on to win the 1966 NBA championship.
👉 Red Auerbach announced his retirement as head coach and revealed Bill Russell would succeed him. 👉 Bill Russell became the first Black head coach of a major professional sports team in North America. 👉 The Celtics won the 1966 NBA championship under Russell's leadership. 👉 Several former Celtics players celebrated their birthdays, including Sam Jones, Andy Duncan, Theo Ratliff, Ed Searcy, and Matt Ryan.
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