[DOM-Ganador]

John Havlicek, the understated superstar who transformed an off-the-bench role into a Hall of Fame career and became the all-time leading scorer with the Boston Celtics, died on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida. He was 79.
Every one of Mr. Havlicek’s 16 seasons was spent in a Celtics uniform, 13 of them as an all-star. Throughout, he set league records for games played (1,270) and consecutive 1,000-point seasons (all 16), as he played across Celtic dynasties. He was known for his huge lungs and an epic work ethic, constantly hustling the floor quarter after quarter and honing his skills long beyond when other basketball players hit the point of retirement.“Havlicek stole the ball,” is still one of the great rallying cries in sports history, shouted by announcer Johnny Most and quietly repeated by countless numbers of aspiring players in pickup games across the region for years after.Mr. Havlicek suffered from Parkinson’s disease. His death was confirmed by the Celtics. “John Havlicek is one of the most accomplished players in Boston Celtics history, and the face of many of the franchise’s signature moments,’’ the Celtics said in a statement. “John was kind and considerate, humble and gracious. He was a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us.’’

[DOM-Ganador]

One of my sports heros growing up in Boston during the 70s.
We had Orr and the Big. bad Bruins.
We had Yaz and Rice and Lynn.

But I was a hoop guy first.

You guys old enough to remember the triple OT game against Phoenix in the 76 Finals.
Well, Hondo put a cap in their ass with a 2nd effort put back in the lane.
On my birthday.

Another awesome story about him. He hated Rick Barry for some reason.
There used to be old timer games during All Star weekend.
Hondo, still in shape, used to D up Barry and actually deny him the entry pass.

[RangeFinder]

Wow! My fav growing up

[Thrilla]

R.I.P. sir

[Thrilla]

[jjgold]

Sad day sports

[ChuckyTheGoat]

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...vlicek-dies-79

[ChuckyTheGoat]

RIP. What a player. "Havlicek stole the ball!"

Would like to see Bob Ryan's article on Friday. Someone plz post it, when they see it.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Note at the top mentions Havlicek having great lungs. That's true. They said he could run forever.

[DOM-Ganador]

Thx for this vid Thrilla.
At the 2 minute mark the play I referenced against Phx in the Finals is shown.

[funnyb25]

Very sad. RIP

[DOM-Ganador]

81 45.4 11.0-24.5 45.0 6.8-8.4 81.8 7.5 2.5 28.9 82 45.1 10.9-23.9 45.8 5.6-6.7 83.4 7.5 2..2 27.5

These stats were from 1971 and 1972.
Over 45 min/game , 45% FG, 82% FT, 7.5 Reb, 2.5 asst. 29 and 27.5 PPG

Load maintenance. I don`t fukkin think so. Flying commercial. 1 trainer. Time was tougher and he was a beast.

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[ChuckyTheGoat]

https://www.amazon.com/Hondo-Celtic-...gateway&sr=8-6

[Fedor]

First sports hero, with Bob Griese, at a very young age. And a Buckeye!

[DOM-Ganador]

"If I had a son, if he was like John, I’d be the happiest man in the world.” – Red Auerbach

#ForeverGreen

✔ @kaj33

I met John Havlicek at the same time & place that I met Red Auerbach & Bill Russell @ my high school gym in Autumn of 1961 - my freshman year. He was still playing when I entered the league & our friendship grew... #17 will always be class act! RIP @NBA

✔ @kaj33

I met John Havlicek at the same time & place that I met Red Auerbach & Bill Russell @ my high school gym in Autumn of 1961 - my freshman year. He was still playing when I entered the league & our friendship grew... #17 will always be class act! RIP @NBA