Red Auerbach
Red Auerbach (Arnold Jacob Auerbach) was born on September 20th, 1917. Red passed away October 28th, 2006 at 89 years old. Red Auerbach was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Auerbach attended George Washington University and School of General Studies (Columbia University).
Red Auerbach is best known as a legendary coach of the
Boston Celtics, who would then go on to be an executive with the franchise too. With the
Celtics, he won nine NBA championships losing 455 games and winning 885 which is quite the record.
Auerbach embarked on his coaching career in 1940 when he coached
St. Alban’s Preparatory School in Washington D.C. When the Second World War broke out, he served in the Navy, and following the war, he coached the
Washington Capitals of the
Basketball Association of America. He would also coach the
Tri-Cities Blackhawks before moving to the
Celtics in 1950.
Once he started coaching the
Boston Celtics, they became a dominant force in the NBA and made the playoffs in the 16 seasons he led the team winning eight championships in a row. During his time there, he coached Bill Sharman, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, and John Havlicek who were future Hall of Famers.
Red Auerbach was known for infuriating opposing fans and delighting
Celtic fans by lighting a victory cigar on the bench when it was clear that his team would win the game. As an executive, he led the
Boston Celtics to half a dozen more NBA titles before he retired from his role in 1984.
Red Auerbach published
Let Me Tell You a Story, a work in which he tells his favorite basketball stories when he became the most decorated manager in the history of the NBA. It is a collection of his favorite stories about the
Boston Celtics told primarily to close friends over lunch.
On & Off the Court is a work that Red Auerbach published in 1985. In this work, the quintessential American basketball coach provides his readers with a lifetime of reflections and recollections about the basketball world. It comes with stories about everything from misguided owners to great players, and drugs to the draft pick.
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Red Auerbach: F.A.Q
When was Red Auerbach Born?
Red Auerbach was born on September 20th, 1917.
When did Red Auerbach die?
Red Auerbach died on October 28th, 2006 at 89 years old.
Where was Red Auerbach Born?
Red Auerbach was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
What was the first book Red Auerbach wrote?
The first book written by Red Auerbach was Red Auerback, Winning The Hard Way, published in 1966.
What was the most recent book Red Auerbach wrote?
His most recently released work was Let Me Tell You a Story on October 1st, 2004.
What is the most popular book by Red Auerbach?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Red Auerbach book is
Let Me Tell You a Story. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Let Me Tell You a Story (10.00)
How many books has Red Auerbach written?
Red Auerbach has written 7 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.