The 1956–57 Boston Celtics season was the 11th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association. This was the first time in franchise history where the Celtics advanced to the NBA Final
The 1956-57 complete roster that won their first championship.
Tom Heinsohn
Videos
Thomas William Heinsohn was an American professional basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. He was associated with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association for six decades as a pl
1956–57 Boston Celtics season
…from this season to the 1965–66 season. They were led by 1957's MVP Bob Cousy, as well as Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, and 1957's Rookie of the Year Tom Heinsohn. HoopsHype would later rank this championship squad as tied with the 1955–56 Philadelphia Warriors team a season prior as the team with the second-easiest…
Heinsohn in 1970
Heinsohn during a game against the Philadelphia Warriors, circa 1962
Heinsohn as Celtics' head coach in 1975
Heinsohn at the 2008 Celtics championship parade