Last Updated on September 12, 2024 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:
      • 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
  • 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.