Boston Celtics Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Founded: June 6, 1946
- Formerly known as:
- Home Arena: FleetCenter (was previously the Boston Garden)
- Uniform colors: Green and White
- Logo design: A Leprechaun leaning on a shillelagh twirling a basketball
- NBA Championships: (Year of championship listed. Basketball season starts in previous year.) 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986
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Franchise history
The Celtics are the franchise that has won most championships in the history of the NBA. Anchored by Bill Russell, they won eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966. In the 1980s, anchored by Larry Bird, they enjoyed an intense rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers. They are the only team besides the New York Knicks to be members of the original National Basketball Association and still be in their original city.
The team was named for a professional team that existed in the 1920s that dominated pro basketball. The New York team is referred to as the "Original Celtics."
This is an Article on Boston Celtics. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About Boston Celtics Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
Not to be forgotten:
Retired numbers:
Current stars:
Coaches and others
Basketball Hall of Famers:
External links