1966 NBA Finals
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The 1966 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1966 NBA playoffs, which concluded the National Basketball Association 's 1965–66 season. The Eastern Division champion Boston
Bill Russell and Red Auerbach after winning their eighth consecutive NBA title
Red Auerbach
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Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach was an American professional basketball coach and executive. As head coach, he led the Boston Celtics to eight consecutive NBA championships between 1959 and 1966. On retir
1966 NBA Finals
…1966 NBA Finals Bill Russell and Red Auerbach after winning their eighth consecutive NBA title Team Coach Wins Boston Celtics Red Auerbach 4 Los Angeles Lakers Fred Schaus 3 Dates April 17–28 Hall…
Red Auerbach in front of a collage created by his brother, Zang Auerbach
Auerbach's Navy headshot, likely taken in late 1943.
Auerbach sitting on the bench next to rookie Bill Russell during a game at Boston Garden on December 26, 1956. Bob Cousy can be seen in the background.
Bill Russell next to coach Auerbach after winning the 1966 NBA Finals.