Tom Heinsohn

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American Basketballer Tom Heinsohn was born Thomas William Heinsohn on 26th August, 1934 in Union City, New Jersey, USA and passed away on 10th Nov 2020 aged 86. He is most remembered for Boston Celtics. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Tom Heinsohn is a member of the following lists: National Basketball Association broadcasters, 1934 births and People from Jersey City, New Jersey.

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First Name	Thomas
Middle Name	William
Last Name	Heinsohn
Full Name at Birth	Thomas William Heinsohn
Alternative Name	Tom, Tommy Heinsohn, Ack-Ack
Birthday	26th August, 1934
Birthplace	Union City, New Jersey, USA
Died	10th November, 2020
Height	6' 7" (201 cm)
Weight	218lbs (99 kg)
Build	Large
Hair Color	Grey
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Ethnicity	White
Nationality	American
High School	Saint Michael's in Union City, New Jersey
University	College of the Holy Cross
Occupation Text	Basketball Player
Occupation	Basketball
Basketball Position	Forward, Center
NBA First Game Date	27th October, 1956
Draft	Boston Celtics, 1956 NBA Draft (territorial selection)
Hall of Fame	Inducted as Player in 1986
Claim to Fame	Boston Celtics

Thomas William Heinsohn (August 26, 1934 - November 10, 2020) was an American former professional basketball player. He has been associated with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for six decades as a player, coach and broadcaster. He played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1965, and also coached the team from 1969 to 1978. He has since spent over 30 years as the color commentator for the Celtics' local broadcasts alongside play-by-play commentator Mike Gorman. He has been regarded as one of the most iconic and charismatic Celtics of the 1950s-60s championship teams, being called “the godfather of the city of Boston,” by former teammate John Havlicek.

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