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On this day: Celtics fire Tommy Heinsohn as coach, hire Tom Sanders
The Celtics would again go with a familiar face in the role of head coach, hiring former champion forward and then-assistant coach Tom "Satch" Sanders to succeed Heinsohn, a legend in his own ...
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The history behind the NBA's first all-Black starting five
Auerbach had four of his usual five starters – Sam Jones and K.C. Jones in the backcourt, Tom "Satch" Sanders at one forward spot and Bill Russell manning the middle – but a decision was to ...
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What's the story behind Red Auerbach's Boston Celtics victory cigar?
Jason Fitz, Frank Schwab and Charles Robinson look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft’s top story: Shedeur Sanders. Bruins fans ...
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On this day: JoJo White debut; Tom Sanders axed, Dave Cowens hired coach; David Wesley born
It was also on this date that Celtics legend Tom "Satch" Sanders was fired and replaced by player-coach Dave Cowens in 1978. Sanders had a rare losing record as a coach at 23-39 over two seasons ...