Professional career Tom Heinsohn



heinsohn during game against philadelphia warriors, circa 1962


in 1956, heinsohn chosen boston celtics regional , or territorial , draft pick. in first season, heinsohn played in nba all-star game, named nba rookie of year on teammate bill russell, , won first championship ring. part of celtics squad won 8 nba titles in 9 years, including 7 in row between 1959 , 1965. in nba history, teammates russell , sam jones won more championship rings during playing careers. during playing career, heinsohn named 6 all-star teams. on day teammate , fellow holy cross crusader bob cousy retired, heinsohn scored 10,000th career point. number 15 retired celtics in 1965.


off court, heinsohn played important leadership role in nba players association. association s second president (following founding president bob cousy), , instrumental in league s acceptance of free agency following showdown @ all-star game in 1964, in all-star players, led heinsohn, threatened strike.







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