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  • Celtics legend John Havlicek, a mainstay of '60s and '70s champions, dies at 79

    04/25/2019 6:36:08 PM PDT · by massmike · 56 replies
    nbcsports.com ^ | 04/25/2019 | A. Sherrod Blakely
    BOSTON -- “Havlicek stole the ball! Havlicek stole the ball! It’s all over!” One of the most iconic moments in Boston Celtics lore, no one will ever forget the call in the 1965 NBA Eastern Conference Finals made by announcer Johnny Most or the player who made a play for the ages, John Havlicek. Havlicek, the Celtics’ all-time leading scorer (26,395 points) and one of the most decorated players to ever don a Celtics uniform, passed away on Thursday. He was 79. The Celtics released the following statement upon announcing Havlicek's passing: John Havlicek is one of the most accomplished...