There may be no end of game moves more iconic than the literal victory cigar smoked by Hall of Fame Boston Celtics head coach and general manager Red Auerbach. At once an image of defiance and a bit ...
Throughout the NBA's history, numerous front-office executives have exhibited assertive personalities. Yet, none have matched the flamboyance and ruthlessness of Red Auerbach. His unparalleled ...
Auerbach won 938 games with the Celtics and was the winningest coach in NBA history until Lenny Wilkens overtook him in the 1994-95 season. As general manager, the straight-talking Auerbach, who ...
BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston remembered legendary basketball coach Arnold "Red" Auerbach on Sunday for his competitive fire and for helping black players and coaches break the sport's color barrier.