Vault Gallery: Iconic Celtics Pictures

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Aug 20, 2012

Vault Gallery: Iconic Celtics Pictures

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy, the original Houdini of the hardwood, demonstrates the behind-the-back dribble in this multiple exposure shot.

Bill Russell

Bill Russell, widely regarded as the greatest center in Celtics history, won 11 championships in 13 seasons.

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy drives for a layup during a December 1956 game against the Rochester Royals.

Bob Cousy

Cousy spent 13 seasons with the Celtics, making the All-Star game each season and carving out a reputation as the best point guard in franchise history.

Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Russell

Tommy Heinsohn (No. 15) and Bill Russell (No. 6) watch as St. Louis Hawk forward Cliff Hagen grabs a rebound during the 1957 NBA Championship. The Celtics won the series in seven games.

Sam Jones and K.C. Jones

Sam Jones (bottom) and K.C. Jones started out as backups for Bob Cousy and Bill Sharman, but soon were vital parts of the rotation. K.C. won eight championships as a Celtic while Sam won 10.

Dave Cowens

Dave Cowens shoots a sky hook over Steve Mix during the 1980 Eastern Conference Finals.

Robert Parish

Robert Parish battles for a rebound with Philadelphia forward Bobby Jones during the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals.

Kevin McHale

Kevin McHale celebrates after the Celtics beat Houston to win the franchise's 14th championship.

Cedric Maxwell and Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach celebrates a championship with his trademark victory cigar.

Larry Bird and Julius Erving

Larry Bird and Julius Erving exchange glares during a game at the Boston Garden.

Larry Bird

Larry Bird hits the clinching shot to secure his second of three consecutive Three-Point Shooting contests during All-Star weekend.

Red Auerbach

Celtics patriarch Red Auerbach enjoys a cigar during this 1992 photo shoot.

Red Auerbach, Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Tom Heinsohn, John Havlicek

Celtics greats Bob Cousy, Larry Bird, Tom Heinsohn and John Havlicek got together to celebrate Red Auerbach's 75th birthday.

Reggie Lewis and Len Bias

There are two dark clouds in Celtics franchise history. The first was the tragic death of Reggie Lewis during the summer of 1993. The other was the unexpected death of Len Bias hours after being drafted by the Celtics in June 1986.