Red Auerbach passed away

[Nikoo2]

Rest in peace

 

[Digdis2]

A true basketball legend. Main responsible for the Celtics' unforgettable dynasty. RIP.

 

[HIGHLANDER2]

I sure he's smoking a big cigar in heaven

 

[Saskibaloia2]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/29/sports/basketball/29auerbach.html?ref=sports

Red Auerbach, Who Built Basketball Dynasty, Dies at 89

Auerbach was also a pioneer in race relations. In 1950, his first season coaching the Celtics, he chose Chuck Cooper of Duquesne University as the first black player selected in an N.B.A. draft. In the 1963-64 season, the Celtics became the first N.B.A. team to start a game with an all-black lineup: Russell, K. C. Jones, Sam Jones, Tom Sanders and Willie Naulls.

When Auerbach named Russell as his coaching successor, it was the first time a black had become coach of a major American pro sports team.

Now that's GOLD.
This is the other thing besides basketball I love about this guy.
He saw the equality of all humans

 

[AssAsin2]

Bye Bye Legend,We wont forget you...

 

[alley oop2]

RIP for you Red, one of the biggest legends of the game in every aspect of it.

 

[SHARP2]

Rest in peace,Red

 

[rikhardur2]

The farewell of a legend...

 

[Basketball GOD2]

Rest in peace Red - one of the biggest basketball mind ever ...

 

[elaj2]

(1969 - 2006)

Arnold "Red" Auerbach - Biography

Rest In Peace.

 

[DarkoMVP2]

A little older than that...

 

[worldbasketball2]

I loved the Celtics.

Here I attach this beautiful photo of Red Auerbach with Larry Bird

 

[final countdown2]

Great coach in a great team.

Rest in peace

 

[Edgar Lopez2]

Rest in Peace to him