Last Updated on April 6, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Tom Heinsohn:
- Full Name: Thomas William Heinsohn
- Nationality: American
- Age: Passed away at age 86 (Born on August 26, 1934 – Died on November 9, 2020)
- Hometown: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
- Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: 15 (with the Boston Celtics)
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Saint Michael’s High School in Union City, New Jersey
- College: College of the Holy Cross
- NBA Draft: 1956 NBA Draft, Territorial pick by the Boston Celtics
- Teams Played For:
- Boston Celtics (1956–1965)
- Championship Rings:
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- As a Player: 8 NBA Championships (1957, 1959–1965) with the Boston Celtics
- As a Coach: 2 NBA Championships (1974, 1976) with the Boston Celtics
- As a Broadcaster/Contributor: Involved with multiple additional Celtics titles
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- Kids: Not widely publicized
- Siblings: Not widely publicized
Tom Heinsohn is a legendary figure in Celtics history, contributing as a player, coach, and broadcaster for over six decades. As a player, Heinsohn was a six-time NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year (1957), and as a coach, he was instrumental in leading the Celtics to two more championships. Heinsohn’s legacy extends beyond the court through his vibrant personality as a long-time broadcaster for the Celtics, making him one of the most iconic figures in the franchise’s history.