Red Auerbach dead at 89

[Winston]

Originally posted by Timexwatch
A great GWU alum

How many people have to die to make you start posting regularly again?

[Adam Smith]

Aside from his outstanding record with the Celtics, Red Auerbach was a pioneer in race relations. He gave numerous black players and coaches a chance in the league when others would not. He was a strong proponent of racial equality here in the DC area, and is well known for mentoring generations of young local players including Dave Bing, Austin Carr, and Adrian Dantley, as well as Morgan Wootten, who went on to coach the unparalleled program at DeMatha High School for more than 30 years.

Red Auerbach's passing is a great loss to all of us.

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by Adam Smith
Aside from his outstanding record with the Celtics, Red Auerbach was a pioneer in race relations. He gave numerous black players and coaches a chance in the league when others would not. He was a strong proponent of racial equality here in the DC area, and is well known for mentoring generations of young local players including Dave Bing, Austin Carr, and Adrian Dantley, as well as Morgan Wootten, who went on to coach the unparalleled program at DeMatha High School for more than 30 years.

Red Auerbach's passing is a great loss to all of us.

Thats what I am talking about, not specifically his coaching/management prowess but what he did in a time when it was not even close to being socially acceptable

Gramps

[Timexwatch]

Originally posted by Winston


How many people have to die to make you start posting regularly again?

Sorry, it's been busy...no rest until election day. Not much time to post when you're electioneering

[Winston]

It must be getting pretty hectic by now.

[SlowwHand]

ESPN.com news services

The Boston Celtics will wear a black clover leaf on their uniforms for the upcoming season as a tribute to former coach and general manager Red Auerbach, who died Saturday of a heart attack at age 89.

The clover will appear on the right side of the jersey and will be inscribed with the word "Red" in green lettering.

The Celtics begin the season at home Wednesday against the New Orleans Hornets and are still formulating plans to honor Auerbach at the opener.

Auerbach's family announced Monday that his funeral will be Tuesday in Falls Church, Va.

Auerbach's 938 victories made him the winningest coach in NBA history until Lenny Wilkens overtook him during the 1994-95 season.

Auerbach's nine titles as a coach came in the 1950s and 1960s -- including eight straight from 1959 through 1966 -- and then through shrewd deals and foresight he became the architect of Celtics teams that won seven more championships in the 1970s and 1980s.

Auerbach was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969. The jersey No. 2 was retired by the Celtics in his honor during the 1984-85 season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.