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.
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The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conferen
1956–57 Boston Celtics season
…Celtics season was the 11th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was the first time in franchise history where the Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals, which they won over the St. Louis Hawks in 7 games. The Celtics would make the Finals a record 10 consecutive seasons…
Bob Cousy played 13 years for the team, 6 of them ending in NBA titles
Bill Russell starred on 11 NBA title teams in 13 years as a Celtic
Sam Jones played with the Celtics (1957–1969) winning 10 titles
John Havlicek, 16 years with the Celtics