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Legendary Celtics coach Auerbach dead at age 89


WASHINGTON -- His genius was building a basketball dynasty in Boston, his gift was straight talk, his signature was the pungent cigar he lit up and savored after every victory.

Red Auerbach, the Hall of Famer who guided the Celtics to 16 championships -- first as a coach and later as general manager -- died Saturday. He was 89.

Auerbach died of a heart attack near his home in Washington, according to an NBA official, who didn't want to be identified. His last public appearance was on Wednesday, when he received the U.S. Navy's Lone Sailor Award in front of family and friends at a ceremony in the nation's capital.


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Very sad news

xray

Indeed. An innovator and legend - oversaw his PG (Cousy) working the original "Showtime", and created a system that allowed Bill Russell to control the floor on defense.

Ran a franchise worthy of jealousy, and boy was everyone jealous.

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