Tom Heinsohn
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About
NBA Hall of Fame forward/center and coach who was involved in each of the Boston Celtics' first 17 NBA Championships. He was named to six All-Star games during a career that spanned from 1956 to 1965.
Before Fame
He became Holy Cross's all-time leading scorer during his three years with the school's basketball team.
Trivia
The Tommy Award was named after him, and is awarded to Celtics players who display exceptional hustle.
Family Life
He was married to Helen Heinsohn until her death in 2008.
Associated With
He and Bill Russell were longtime teammates on the Celtics.
