He was the quintessential Celtic unselfish and loyal and through the players union he helped to make the game more just by ending the reserve clause. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "We probably played eight players, but Red always worked out the ninth, 10th, 11th and 12 man routinely at practices because injuries involving throughout the course of the season would take a toll and he wanted them ready. One of the rare players from that era who probably could play some in this one. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s).

Burial. The Boston Celtics confirmed his death on Twitter. I think that's the easiest way to score.". Try again later. [12] Nicknamed "Hondo" (a nickname inspired by the 1953 movie of the same name starring John Wayne),[4] Havlicek revolutionized the "sixth man" role in the NBA coming off the bench for the Celtics during his early years. John Havlicek, eight-time NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer, died on Thursday at age 79. The success of his investments left Havlicek with a comfortable income after retirement and he never had to work for a conventional salary again. John Havliceks cause of death was not revealed, but Havliceks Family said in a statement he had Parkisons disease. [11] Head coach Red Auerbach went on to call him "the guts of the team". Burial Details Unknown. #RIPHondo<\/a> \u2618\ufe0f\ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc<\/p>— Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg) April 26, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>\n