Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Tommy Heinsohn on John Havlicek: He's still the all-time leading scorer, isnt he, with the Celtics? WebHavlicek was a member of the board of the Genesis Foundation, which assists children with disabilities and genetic disorders. Year should not be greater than current year. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Stay up to date with everything Boston. Celtics Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn was among those in attendance for late Boston Celtics great John Havlicek's funeral Thursday inside the Trinity Church in Copley Square. [38] Longtime Celtics teammate Bill Russell once described Havlicek as "'the best all-around ballplayer [he] ever saw'". Jul 12, 2022 Gary Nagy. The only year they didn't come away with an NBA title was the 1966-67 season. <\/p>\n
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After Russell retired following the 1969 season, Havlicek remained a member and leader of the Celtics for nine years. [12] In 1996, he was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History by a panel of journalists, players, coaches, executives, and general managers. Born John Joseph Havlicek, he played basketball collegiately at the Ohio State University and played on the Buckeyes' 1960 NCAA championship team. Birth. WebHavlicek was a member of the board of the Genesis Foundation, which assists children with disabilities and genetic disorders. RIP to John Havlicek, one of the best Celtics of them all. [2] Havlicek is just one of four players to win 8, and one of three with an unsurpassed 80 record in NBA Finals. He stood at a height of 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m). He will be dearly missed by his Celtics family. [24] Besides his prolific scoring, he was a tenacious defender known for his ability to harass ballhandlers, create turnovers, and aggressively rebound for his size. He set Celtics career records for points and games. Its always emotional to see the old Celtics players come back, 11 championships in 13 years. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. #RIPJohnHavlicek<\/a> #legend<\/a><\/p>— Alex English (@AlexEnglish_2) April 26, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>\n