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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Tom Heinsohn | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have a Tom Heinsohn basketball signed photo! I dont really know the year of it but its been ... A: Evan, I think your item's value could range between 150 and 500 dollars depending on the type of ... | |
| Larry bird | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Well I love the Boston Celtics! So I chose them to do a project in computer class! How many shots ... A: Ok, let's start, Phelan: Springs Valley High School: 49 GAMES PLAYED, 535 FIELD GOALS MADE, 889 ... | |
| boston celtics stock | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I have found, in mt deceased daughters possessions some papers relating Boston Celtics limited ... A: Laurie, when former Boston Celtics' owner Paul Gaston sold the team to Wycliffe Grousbeck's local ... | |
| trade 2011 | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Do u think it was smart for the celtics to trade Perkins and robinson for Kristic and Green? Did ... A: Edwin, You know what they say, “hindsight is 10/10”. But to correctly evaluate, we should put ... | |
| Jeff Green | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Do you think it is wise for the Boston Celtics to have traded Perkins for Jeff Green.Does it help ... A: Bob, strange, I received the same answer from another fan today... so I will just cut and paste my ... | |
| Price of 1986 Celts Signed Ball??? | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a 1986 Celts autographed ball (it's white and green, not regular bball ... A: I agree, the market value of a 1986 Boston Celtics autographed basketball is way over 1,000 dollars, ... | |
| RE: Boston Celtics, 1980-81 Media Gudie | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a Boston Media Guide book for 1980-81, with Larry Bird on the cover, with the coaches. Could ... A: I estimate the value of the 1980-81 Celtics Media Guide around 20/30 dollars, depending on its ... | |
| Boston celtics | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: where did the Boston Celtics get there name from? A: From NBA.com: The name seemingly grew out of a conversation between (first owner Walter) Brown and ... | |
| market value of Celtics autographs | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1981-1982 Boston Celtics Media Guide which was autographed by the following: Tiny ... A: Helene, if your autographs were authenticated, the value of the Media Guide would of course raise ... | |
| market value of Celtics autographs | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1981-1982 Boston Celtics Media Guide which was autographed by the following: Tiny ... A: Helene, First, adid you make the Celtics sign an older Media Guide? Because Acres, Paxson, Pinckney ... | |
| Celtic stock | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: What did the Celtics buy the stock back at and what of those that are still holding their stock? A: Ernie, when Paul Gaston sold Celtics ownership to local investment group "Boston Basketball ... | |
| history of their name | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: i am doing a school project and i need your help with this.what is the history of the celtics name. ... A: to help you I will use the words of Dan Shaughnessy in "Ever Green": "The Boston BAA tean didn't ... | |
| boston celtics | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: did harold "heshie" konigsberg ever play for the old boston celtics, and if so, what years A: Henry, I only heard of a Harold "Heshy" Konigsberg, and he was a bookmaker, loan shark, thief and ... | |
| Number of times Larry Bird wore goggles | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could borrow your expertise to clear up a small wager my group of friends has ... A: Dan, I only know of a time when Larry Bird had to wear goggles during his career, and it wasn't in ... | |
| francis "mo" mahoney | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: My dad,mo mahoney,played the second half of the 1952-1953 season with the Celtics.I believe he ... A: Mickey, although I pride myself of being one of the most knowledgeable Boston Celtics historians ... | |
| stocks | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: i have (had?) 11 shares of boston celtics stock bought over time obviously several years ago. i now ... A: Al, as I wrote previously, when former owner Paul Gaston sold the Celtics to Wycliffe Grousbeck's ... | |
| BostonCeltics Stock | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a certificate for 5 shares dated 2/3/1987. Are the shares or cert. worth anything? A: Daniel, as I wrote previously, when former owner Paul Gaston sold the Celtics to Wycliffe ... | |
| Celtics Stock as a Collectible Item? | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a Celtics L.P. stock certificate--the one with pictures of Havlicek and Bird on it. I know ... A: Bill, Just to give you a hint on the possible stock value, before the deal was made public Celtics ... | |
| Celtic's Pennant | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I just came across an old Celtic's Pennant which features a printed caricature of Robert Parrish on ... A: Jean, without seeing the pennant and knowing whose the other autograph is it is really impossible ... | |
| Pronunciation | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Why is the basketball team pronounced "seltics" when the ancestry is pronounced "Keltic". Thanks A: I had answered this question before, so I'll just copy and paste the previous one: I think we ... | |
| danny ainge | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: Why was Danny Ainge considered to be the most hated player when he was playing professional ... A: well, I would not say that Ainge was considered the most hated player, I’d probably give that ... | |
| 1975-76 Boston Celtic autographs | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I hope this is an appropriate question for you. My mom was a huge fan of the Celtics during the ... A: Sandy, when you deal with artifacts that could bear a huge affective value it is always difficult ... | |
| Playoff scoring | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Do you have a list of the top ten celtic playoff scoring record????? A: Not a top ten, but I have a top six Celtics playoffs scoring record list: 1 John Havlicek (4/1/73) ... | |
| former player with Celtics | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Was there a player Number 8 with the last name of Walker ? If so when A: the only player named Walker who wore the Celtics' number 8 jersey was Antoine Walker, who donned it ... | |
| uniform #22 | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Which Celtic players have worn the #22 over the years? A: only three Celtics players used #22: "Big Ed" Sadowski donned it in the 1947-48 season, Bob Kinney ... | |
| Bird and Magic play in the same team | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I've seen this Video from Youtube,which told me that Larry bird and Magic Johnson were together play ... A: actually it wasn't 1979, it was in april 1978: Larry Bird and "Magic" Johnson had been selected for ... | |
| Names | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Who is the only player in the history of the Boston Celtics to have Patrick as his first name ? A: the only player in the history of the Boston Celtics to have "Patrick" as his first name is Patrick ... | |
| Boston Celtics | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: R they an Irish Team, or Scottish. (Husband says Scottish, I say Irish), and pronounced Keltics or ... A: CJ, the Celtic Glasgow is a scottish soccer team, but of course it is not related to the Boston ... | |
| points | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: who is the Boston celtics all time leading scorer? A: John, the all time scoring leader of the Boston Celtics is John Havlicek who scored 26,395 points ... | |
| Boston Celtic stock | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I've been an avid Boston Celtic fan since they beat the Phoenix Suns for the 1975 NBA championship. ... A: Sthephen, as I wrote in many previous answers, when former owner Paul Gaston sold the Celtics to ... | |
| Did Pierce got suspensons too? | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: After reading Dan Shaughnessy's column "A fistful of Bird history", few questions are in my mind ... A: so three answers in one: I think the Celtics managed the "Big Baby" injury situation perfectly. ... | |
| The Yugoslavian Massacre | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: i've a question about the US National Team from the mid 60's, which inclusive Red, Bill Russell, ... A: of course this would not be a strictly Celtics-related question, but of course since I know well ... | |
| BCLP cost basis | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I bought 100 units of Boston Celtics Limited Partnership in 1987. The certificate is dated 02/26/87. ... A: this unfortunately goes beyond my expertise. I can only try helping you by sending a link to a site ... | |
| Boston Celtics Limited Partnership | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My husband received 1 unit of this on 12/20/90 for a gift. Is there any value to it today? A: as I wrote before, when former owner Paul Gaston sold Celtics ownership to Wycliffe Grousbeck's ... | |
| the Celtics and Clippers trade | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: In 1978, the former Celtics owner Irv Levin has trade Celtics to John Y. Brown's Braves with a huge ... A: yes, I have heard that through the grapevine too, but if that is true, Red Auerbach wasn't aware of ... | |
| Re: Celtics 90-92 | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Are you familiar with a player whose first name is Gary? I do not know his last name. He claims ... A: Well, if his first name or nickname is Gary, in no way he played with the Boston Celtics in 1990, ... | |
| what is up with #30 | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: why is # 30 not retired anymore ???? A: Actually, Richard, it had never been retired. It was the number Len Bias would have used hadn't he ... | |
| Playoff scoring leaders | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Who are the top three all-time playoff scorers for the Celtics? Also the three all time career ... A: the Celtics playoff top scorers are: Larry Bird (3,897 points), John Havlicek (3,776) and Kevin ... | |
| Celtics History - Connor Henry | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: As my husband and I are watching the Celtics and Magic this evening, we got into a discussion ... A: after being acquiredvia free agency on january 1 1987, Conner Henry had his magical night when the ... | |
| boston celtics | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: do you know any fun facts that you can tell me for a project A: David, there are a million stories about the Celtics. Frank Ramsey's stuttering problems, Bill ... | |
| Celtics Stock | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 1/2 dozen shares of the Boston Celtics stock in 1986. I was receiving information ... A: Terry, as I wrote in a previous answer, when former owner Paul Gaston sold the Celtics to Wycliffe ... | |
| 1960's jerseys | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me who was the manufacturer of the Bill Russell era jerseys? what about the ball ... A: Sorry, Derrick, although I scoured the net and even asked other experts (namely the apbr.org ... | |
| Celtics of 2004? | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, In 6th grade, back in 2004, I won a signed basketball with all the celtics' ... A: Alissa, autographed basketballs' value depends on the material they are made of (leather ones are ... | |
| Original boston celtics | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: a coach of my hs basketball team, james madison , in the 1950's was jamie Moskowitz..i was told that ... A: Joe, the "Original Celtics", the New York barnstorming team, disbanded in 1928. The Boston Celtics ... | |
| Question about the Celtics legends foto | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Now I have a new question about foto identify, looking for help from you. take a look at the foto ... A: Bruno, you detected most of the players but from what I see you made a couple of mistakes too. ... | |
| boston celtics one game scoring record | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: who are the top five one game scoring leaders of all time. A: Tom, since you are asking this question a Boston Celtics expert, I assume you are trying to find ... | |
| Boston Celtics History | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: What is the relation between the "Original Celtics" and the Boston Celtics? All publications say ... A: Again, here I am answering questions about the Boston Celtics, not the Original Celtics. Anyway, no, ... | |
| Boston Celtics team name | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Why is the Boston Celtics team name pronounced with a soft "c" instead of the correct hard "c" or ... A: Patricia, as I wrote before this one is... "out of bounds", since I usually answer only basketball ... | |
| Boston Celtics History | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the relation between the "Original Celtics" and the Boston Celtics? All publications say ... A: Kevin. Here we go: "Did you mean New York (Original) and BOSTON"? Yes I did. My fault. "but does ... | |
| Boston Celtics History | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: What is the relation between the "Original Celtics" and the Boston Celtics? All publications say ... A: Kevin, the Boston Celtics were born in 1946 when Walter Brown, the first owner of the Boston-based ... | |
| signed 92 celtics ball | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: iam just wondering if u could tell me the value of my signed celtics ball from92 .ie kevin mchale ... A: Kenneth, I think your item's value could range between 600 and 1,300 dollars, but only if it is a ... | |
| autographed basketball | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: i have an autographed basketball from the 1980s it has the signature of Larry Bird, Robert Parish, ... A: Chad, I think your item's value could range between 600 and 1,300 dollars, but only if it is a ... | |
| Trade between Celtics and Lakers | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: do you know if any trades happens between Celtics and Lakers? I think it's very rare. thanks, Bruno ... A: you may be right since in the Celtics history there heaven't been so many trades with the Lakers. At ... | |
| autographed basketball | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: It is autographed by the entire team. I came with a letter from the Celtics on their letter head ... A: Marian, of course right now the basketball is worth what you paid for it. If you find a fan who ... | |
| autographed basketball | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: It is autographed by the entire team. I came with a letter from the Celtics on their letter head ... A: a certificate of authenticity is a document which states that the related item is original. So, if ... | |
| Boston Celtics/Howie McHugh | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Who was Howie McHugh and what was his relationship to the team? A: Howie McHugh was the first PR man for the Celtics from 1946 until his death in 1983. He was a former ... | |
| Celtics basketball | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: In a recent e-mail I forgot to idebtify the item in question.It is an autographed ball from the 1986 ... A: Robert, sorry for the delayed answer but computer viruses have no mercy.... Lately I have seen ... | |
| Players Names | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: Who are all the Celtics players on the 1979 Roster? A: in that 1978-'79 season Red Auerbach seemed to use revolving doors in the Boston Garden, since he ... | |
| Leading Scorers | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me a list of the top 5 all time scoring leaders for Boston (in order)? A: Ok, John, here we go with the top SIX all time scoring leaders in the history of the Boston ... | |
| celtics | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a child's small basketball that I inherited that has several Celtic autographs on it ... A: Peter, the four players you mentioned were part of the Boston Celtics' roster in the Seventies. But ... | |
| Celtics Banners | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I was looking at the 17 Celtics banners and it appears that the NBA circle on the banners is ... A: You are right, Gene, I had noticed the fact myself a few years ago, and although I tried to find a ... | |
| The sale of the Celtics in 1985. | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Someone bought the Celtics in 1985 or 6. Was that Gastone? How much for? Where is he now? CP A: In 1983 Donald F. Gaston, along with Alan Cohen and Paul Dupee bought the Celtics from former owner ... | |
| Leading scorer | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Not a question, just a thank you for answering my question on who is the Celtics all-time leading ... A: and yes, I saw Mr. Havlicek, Mr. Russell and a lot of Celtics Greats more, yesterday. Although your ... | |
| #34 | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: Who wore #34 before Paul Pierce on the Celtics ? A: A lot of players wore #34 before Pierce: Clyde Lovellette (1962-64, he also wore #4), Bob Nordmann ... | |
| 2007-2008 autographed celtics team ball - what it's market value | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently won a green and white basketball signed by the entire 2007/2008 Celtic's team. I've seen ... A: the day after the Celtics won the Finals is a little early to tell what would be fair market for an ... | |
| Stock Issue | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I found some stock certificates for the Boston Celtics. I purchased them for my son's birthday ... A: Don, as I wrote in a previous answer, when former owner Paul Gaston sold the Celtics to Wycliffe ... | |
| OLD CELTICS | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I am 63 years old and a Philadelphian. I need help in settling an argument...but I need a REAL OLD ... A: Stan, I am sorry but in my personal archives I haven't found any photo supporting your opinion. I ... | |
| Autographed Celtic Team Ball | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the value of a team autographed basketball by the Boston Celtics that includes ... A: Mike, autographed basketballs' value depends on the material they are made of (leather ones are the ... | |
| jerseys from 60's | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: In the most recent issue of Sports Illustrated, they have a photo essay of the Lakers/Celtics ... A: Matt, I am sure that Russell did not wear that particular jersey in the 1968 Finals because he was ... | |
| atlantic division | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: how many atlantic division titles do the boston celtics own? A: The current Conference/Division system was christened by the NBA only in the 1970-71 season, when ... | |
| celtics | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: exact date of 86 championship game A: Robert, on June 8, 1986 the Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 114-97 in the sixth game of ... | |
| Red Auerbach autographed ball | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: .. Hi.. i am in possession of a green & white Celtics Ball... has a Red Auerbach signature on it.. ... A: Jess, 1) All the basketball signed by Red Auerbach I have seen so far were evaluated in the 150-450 ... | |
| #44 | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: who wore #44 for the celtics before danny ainge in 1979-1980 A: before Danny Ainge used #44 in 1981, there were only Hall of Famers. Paul Westphal donned that ... | |
| Lynn Bias Sports Illustrated cover | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Do you think the SI issue with Lynn Bias on the cover after his death has any value? A: Greg, no, I don't think the SI issue with Lynn Bias on the cover has a particular value. In fact I ... | |
| Name pronounciation | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Why do the Boston Celtics pronounce their name Sell-ticks and the composers of Irish music pronounce ... A: Susan, since I answered to this question before, you'll forgive me if I just copy and paste the ... | |
| Names on Celtics jerseys | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: When did the Celtics start putting player last names on the back of their jerseys? I see photos from ... A: David as it often happens in matter like this, there's not a definite date when the Celtics decided ... | |
| Jersey Number | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have an autographed photo of Jerry West shooting a jump shot guarded by a Boston Celtic player ... A: Jerry West played in the NBA from 1960 to 1974, and in that span there were four Boston Celtics who ... | |
| 1920 Original Boston Celtics Team | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a framed 16/20 photo entitled the: 1920 Original Boston Celtics Team. Can you tell me more ... A: the Original Celtics aren't related in any way to the Boston Celtics, so technically this answer ... | |
| Certain Celtic player | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering... I came across a 1990-91 Celtics team, and I noticed names that didn't make the ... A: John the only place where you find the name "Tommy Van Emerson" is as an autograph on Celtics team ... | |
| Jersey 35 | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Before you laugh at my question, I am not a Celtics fan so Im not up on whether my question is even ... A: Trina, don't worry, your question is nothing to laugh about at all. The Celtics' # 35 was first ... | |
| charles smith former celtics player | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: where is charles smith, the former boston celtics player charged in the hit and run deaths of two ... A: Reginald, The last news I got about Charles Smith, a few months ago, were that he is living in ... | |
| Boston Celtic Shares | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I am currently holding Boston Celtic share certificates I bought in the 80's. I was unaware they ... A: as I wrote before, when former owner Paul Gaston sold Celtics ownership to Wycliffe Grousbeck's ... | |
| 2002 players | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: what was the celtic team roster with numbers during the 2002 season A: Charlie, this was the Celtics' roster in the 2001-2002 season: #34 Paul Pierce, #8 Antoine Walker, ... | |
| Signed Basketball | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Good Morning, I have a basketball that was personally signed by the 1986 Championship Celtics Team. ... A: I have seen basketballs signed by NBA Championship Teams of the early Nineties where the seller ... | |
| Bob Houbregs question | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: May I ask what jersey number did Bob Houbregs wore during his limited stay with the Celtics?... He ... A: the Celtics' Official Site and the "Picture History of the Boston Celtics" fail to shed some light ... | |
| Retired Celtic who wore #3 | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: Do you know all the names of the Celtic players who wore the #3? Did anyone with the initials D.B. ... A: Alexis no "D.B." ever used the Celtics' #3, which was retired December 13, 1991 in honor of Dennis ... | |
| Player in the early 60's | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Was there a player with the last name O'connell on the active or inactive roster during the early ... A: Dermott "Dermie" O'Connell played for the Boston Celtics in the late 40's. A Holy Cross alum, he was ... | |
| #21 | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: who wore jersey #21? Is the reason Ray Allen did not get it because it is retired? A: Well, Ryan, Ray Allen wore the #34 jersey at Connecticut University, with the Milwaukee Bucks and ... | |
| celtics jersey #5 | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: who wore jersey #5 for the Celtics before Bill Walton ? A: Ron, these are the Celtics players who wore the Celtics' jersey #5 before Kevin Garnett: Tony ... | |
| Celtics#5 | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Who played wearing the #5 CELTICS JERSEY b4 kevin garnett and gerald green? A: Arkeen, here's the list of th eplayers who used the #5 Celtics jersey before Garnett: Tony Kappen, ... | |
| Celtics stock | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I have just been informed that someone bought me some CELTICS stock, when I was a kid. I'm now 46, ... A: Jack, when former owner Paul Gaston sold Celtics ownership to Wycliffe Grousbeck's local investment ... | |
| Jersey Numbers | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I had a question in a trivia contest as follows: In 1963 the NBA MVP, NL MVP, AL MVP, and NFL MVP ... A: Glenn, Bill Russell always wore #6, both at USF and with the Celtics. So, I don't know if the ... | |
| Boston Celtic Stock | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: My son is the owner of Boston Celtic Stock - he has owned it for 10 years. We were never notified ... A: Jack, when owner Paul Gaston sold Celtics ownership to Wycliffe Grousbeck's local investment group ... | |
| buying a share | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I heard recently you used to be able to buy a non-voting share of the Celtics. My husband is a huge ... A: Sarah, when actual owner Wyc Grousbeck bought the Celtics franchise from previous owner Paul Gaston ... | |
| Uniform Numbers | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: Who were all the players to ever wear the number 7 for the Boston Celtics? A: Michael, the players who wore the number 7 for the Celtics were: Warren Fenley (1946-47), Mel Riebe ... | |
| Boston Celtics player | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: Please give the correct spelling of Celtics player, Sing-Sing...I believe his name was Jerry Sing ... A: well, I am sure you are talking about Jerry Sichting, the point guard from Martinsville Indiana who ... | |
| boston celtics | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: could you tell me when tiny nate archibald was on celtics roster and team stats while with them? A: Craig, Nate "Tiny" Archibald was acquired on August the 4th, 1978, when Boston and San Diego almost ... | |
| Boston Celtics Pregame roster 2006-7 / Signed Ball | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: My son won a signed team ball at a game earlier this year. We have been trying to identify all the ... A: Charlie, I think I can help you with the "missing names": the Celtics in October waived Akin ... | |
| Len Bias | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: Q: I am looking for a picture of Len Bias' Reebok Shoe. Do you know of any place that might carry ... A: unfortunately I don't know any place where you could find those Bias' shoes. But are you sure he was ... | |
| wally szczerbiak | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: i recently went to a bucks vs. Celtics NBA basketball game to see Wally szczerbiak. i know he ... A: Haley, injured players are usually allowed by their teams to stay at home in order to heal. Even ... | |
| Boston Celtics | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know the Roster for the 1963 Boston Celtic Team coached by Red Auerbach. Can't seem ... A: Roger, the 1962-1963 NBA Champion Boston Celtics were: Bob Cousy, Jack Foley, Gene Guarilia, John ... | |
| russell/chamberlain pix | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: Who is #18 on the celtics in the famous shot of the 2 hall of famers in 70? A: Bill, well, I don't recall the picture you are talking about, but since the two giants faced off ... | |
| Carlos Clark | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: Hi I know Carlos did go play ball in Europe do you know where or where he is now?? A: After being waived by the Boston Celtics before the 1985-'86 season, Clark tried unsuccessfully to ... | |
| Finding a former Boston Celtic | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: ---Thank you, I received your answer but I do have some more info. His Full name is Clark Burrell ... A: No Clark Burrell ever played in the NBA. And, of course, no Burrell was ever part of an official ... | |
| 1970 trade with the Phoenix Suns | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Who was playing in the ABA in 1969, jumped to the NBA Phoenix Suns, whose draft rights were owned by ... A: Brian, I think you are talking about Charlie Scott, since he is the only player who jumped from the ... | |
| A Certain Celtics Player.... | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering... Who was THE first player ever signed by the Boston Celtics franchise? Was ... A: Well, Gil, this is an information which is not reported in any of the books telling the story of ... | |
| Celtic basketball star reggie lewis | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: did donna harris lewis received any money for her husband reggie lewis death, if so how much? thanks A: Yes, she received an undisclosed amount of money when Dr. John Rutherford (who was one of Gilbert ... | |
| Conor Henry | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: When did Conor Henry play for the Celtics? Does he have a basketball card made by any of the card ... A: Mike, Conner Henry donned the Celtics jersey for 36 games in the 1986-'87 season and for 10 games ... | |
| Celtics #12 | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: What celtics players have worn the number 12? Also, did any of their past jersey designs have a 3 ... A: Art Spector wore # 12 from 1946 to 1950, Bob Donham from 1950 to 1954, Togo Palazzi from 1954 to ... | |
| draft picks | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: It is my recollection that Otho Tucker, University of Illinois, was the lat player taken in the 1976 ... A: Yes, Dave, it is correct. Otho Tucker, as you recall, had starred at Illinois University and had ... | |
| A former Celtic player | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Did a player named Richard "Bud" Dickey ever play for the Celtics? A: Richard Lea Dickey was a lanky forward from Ringdon, Indiana, and his patented one handed jump shot ... | |
| Boston Celtics Team roster 197? | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a BC souvenir ball with signatures printed of: Don Nelson, Art Williams, Dave Cowens, JoJo ... A: Brad, that must be a 1971-1972 souvenir ball. In fact, that's the only season Clarence Glover ... | |
| Former Celtic Coaches | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: Can you please name all the former celtics coaches since Larry Bird's era? Thank you. A: The Celtics coaches since Larry Bird's era were: Bill Fitch (1979-1983) K.C. Jones (1983-1988) ... | |
| first in NBA to : | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: Who was the first in the NBA to lead the league at season's end in assists and scoring avg ? Was it ... A: No, Kay, Larry Bird never led the NBA in any of those cathegories. Only Nate "Tiny" Archibald (who ... | |
| past player | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: My husband had a great uncle, Pat Herlihy, that played for the celtics in the early years, 20s-30s. ... A: Well, Chris, the Boston Celtics were born in 1947, so I guess mister Pat Herlihy was never part of ... | |
| Draft Day 2006 | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: What will the C's end up doing with the 7th pick in the draft? It seems as though Aldridge, Thomas, ... A: My personal opinion is that, as long Ainge can't orchestrate a deal which would give the Celtics a ... | |
| lynn bias | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: i wanted to know if any one died on the court or off, from the celtics after lynn bias died around ... A: Len Bias died in the Maryland University campus the day after he had been picked by the Celtics, on ... | |
| May 5, 1991 Celtics win | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: How can I obtain a video or DVD of the May 5, 1991 Celtics win over the Pacers in the Garden? In ... A: Yes, Johnathan, there is a company called Pontel which sells DVD's of all the NBA, NFL and ... | |
| Celtics player | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering.... Did NBA player ELBERT "AL" BUTLER ever played with the Boston Celtics during the ... A: Mona, I have the same information you got: Elbert Butler, a decond round draft pick from Niagara, ... | |
| CELTICS NAME | 4/15/2006 |
| Q: YOU SAY THE BOSTON CELTICS GOT THIER NAME FROM THE ORIGINAL CELTICS (FOUNDED 1916)BUT WHERE DO YOU ... A: From NBA.com: The name seemingly grew out of a conversation between Brown and Howie McHugh, a ... | |
| all time point scorer for Celtics | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: who is the all time point scorer for Boston. A: John Havlicek has scored 26,395 points in 1,270 games, and is the Celtics leader in both those ... | |
| The C's draft pick | 2/12/2006 |
| Q: What do the C's expect to do with their first round pick? Will they most likley trade or if they ... A: This is the Celtics' first round pick's situation, Eitan: We have two picks this year... Our own ... | |
| Boston Celtics Game Videos | 1/7/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to find a video copy of the Celtics game in 1985 when Larry Bird set the single game ... A: Of course I can. Check this site: http://www.pontel.com/nbaclassics/ Pontel is a company Pontel is ... | |
| Larry Bird | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: How much 1990's Larry Bird card is worth? A: Well, Mitchell, cards are a world of their own. You did not specify if your card is a Skybox, a ... | |
| Pronunciation | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: Why do we pronounce the Boston Celtics with an "s" sound instead of the normal pronunciation of ... A: Joe, The word "Celts" is derived from ancient Greek "Keltoi" which meant to define the barbarian ... | |
| 1950-1951 Season Schedule | 7/20/2005 |
| Q: Hey Fabio - Can you direct me to a source to get the season schedule for the above Celtics team ... A: Bob, I apologize for the belated answer, but I at last I managed to findwhat you are asking for. ... | |
| Celts one year plan | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: Ainge talked a lot about cap flexibility and the rumors of Pierce leaving and Walker going elsewhere ... A: Even ithough I like Hinrich a lot, I doubt he deserves max money. Usually a max contract should be ... | |
| Celts one year plan | 7/13/2005 |
| Q: Ainge talked a lot about cap flexibility and the rumors of Pierce leaving and Walker going elsewhere ... A: Eitan, your approach seems quite "trigger happy" on the trades, kind of Ainge-like.... But, ... | |
| Ed Mikan/Jack Nichols.... | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: I'm confused...Does Ed Mikan and Jack Nichols simultaneously wear the number 16 in the same season ... A: Mona, congratulations on a very interesting question. You pointed out correctly the fact that Jack ... | |
| Off-season | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: I had a couple of Celtic trade ideas for this off-season and upcoming draft. I feel the C's can take ... A: I think your A. option is the most realistic one. I don't see Ainge wreaking havoc in the roster, ... | |
| Larry Bird | 4/8/2005 |
| Q: my name is Christian and I attend Sacred Heart school.For our computer class,We are submitting ... A: Christian, according to the official statistics, at Indiana State he sunk 1,154 shots out of 2,165 ... | |
| championships | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: how many championships were won by the boston celtics? A: The Boston Celtics have won 16 NBA titles so far: 1956-'57 (defeated St. Louis 4-3 in the Finals) ... | |
| Who Gets The Ring... | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: Just wondering. The Celtics traded or parted ways 4 players from the original 2004-05 roster: ... A: George, only the player acquired (Walker) would eventually receive a ring, which is awarded to ... | |
| Celtics Coaches.... | 3/3/2005 |
| Q: But I think you missed one. Not long ago, Dennis Johnson coached the Los Angeles Clippers in an ... A: Right, Mona, Dennis Johnson started coaching the Los Angeles Clippers as an interim coach when he ... | |
| Celtics Coaches.... | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: Who were former Celtics players that ended up coaching in the NBA after they retired? I asked ... A: Mona, this is quite an articulate answer, because it apparently seems that former Celtics usually ... | |
| about Ed Searcy | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: I was looking up the legacy on the Boston Celtics during 1975 and I noticed that Ed Searcy only ... A: Eleesha, Ed Searcy was indeed a good college player, but when he became part of the Boston Celtics, ... | |
| Trading Deadline | 2/7/2005 |
| Q: With the trading deadline approaching soon, do you see the C's doing any major deals containing ... A: Well, Eitan, Ainge is not going to tell anybody his plans until a deal has been struck.... anyway, ... | |
| a pre-pro Celtic? | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Anderle, I met a man here in El Paso,Tx a few years ago who was approaching his 90's. A very ... A: the Boston Celtics were born on June 6, 1946 as a part of the BAA League experiment, so I am rather ... | |
| SCORING LEADERS | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: FABIO:I BELIEVE AT ONE TIME IN 1979 THE CELTICS HAD 5 N.B.A. SCORING LEADERS ON THERE ROSTER. I ... A: Jim, well, your question is quite a riddle. In fact, McAdoo never played a game in the same roster ... | |
| specific player | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Please tell me who wore the number 17 for the boston celtics in 1942-1943 A: The Boston Celtics were born on June 6, 1946 as a part of the Basketball Association of America ... | |
| Celtic Alumni Signatures | 10/2/2004 |
| Q: I was at the Celtic season ticket bar-b-que but I dont know who signed my hat on the alumni table ... A: Brandon, well, it is not so easy to detect the names just using the info you sent, but we will try ... | |
| Boston Celtics | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: How did the Boston Celtics get the name Celtics? A: When Walter Brown, the first owner of the franchise, was part of the pool of arena owners who ... | |
| past boston celtic player | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: Your question did help but I'm trying to find an email address or a mailing address for fan mail so ... A: Adrianne, the official site of Benetton Treviso team is http://www.benettonbasket.it/ but you can ... | |
| pronunciation of "Celtics" | 7/13/2004 |
| Q: Fabio, The word "Celtic" is pronounced, "Kel tic", so how come when people are talking about Celtic ... A: Carole, well, I think we are... "out of bounds" with this one, since I usually answer only ... | |
| boston celtics | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: where did tha boston celtics get tha clover from? why is it there? A: Jamal, the Boston franchise "borrowed" the idea of the "Celtics" from a New York team which set the ... | |
| Boston Celtics Games on VHS | 6/19/2004 |
| Q: I need VHS tape of game that took place at the end of March 2003 in Boston, and it was a night game. ... A: Dee, there's a company officially selling NBA, NFL and MLB tapes or DVD. Its name is Pontel, and I ... | |
| TIMES PLAYED IN FINALS | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: WHO HAS PLAYED IN THE MOST NBA FINALS,BOSTON OR LAKERS A: Derrick, the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers played in 26 NBA Finals, winning 13 titles, while the ... | |
| len bias | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: what number was assigned to len bias once he was drafted by the boston celtics in 1986. A: Derrick, Len Bias was shown in some draft day photos (starring then-General Manager Jan Volk and ... | |
| paul pierce | 4/9/2004 |
| Q: i was just wondering who u think would win a one-on-one game between paul pierce and ai? ... A: Michael, well, you shouldn't ask a Celtics fan who would win a one-on-one game between Paul Pierce ... | |
| Team Name..... | 3/6/2004 |
| Q: Did Walter Brown ever paid a license or franchise fee to be able to use the name "Celtics" from the ... A: Gerry, no, Walter Brown never had to pay a license to use the nickname "Celtics". The New York ... | |
| Charlie Scott | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: I recently purcahsed a Charlie Scott card with him wearing #33. I know he wore #11 when I seen him ... A: Tim, I never saw a card like that. Very interesting indeed, since Charlie Scott always played ... | |
| Deceased Celtics Players..... | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: Through the players that have worn the Celtics uniform, do you have any idea who amongst them have ... A: Unfortunately, Gerry, there's a lot of ex-Celtics who passed away. Here you have the list. I think ... | |
| trading deadline | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: How about a Minnesota, Orlando and Boston 3 way deal on thursday. Ricky Davis and Chris Mihm go to ... A: Eitan, yes, I would like to have Caron Butler in my team. But I am not a Drew Gooden big fan: he's ... | |
| Bird's Rookie Year | 12/2/2003 |
| Q: Who were the starters for the Boston Celtics in Bird's rookie year? A: The starters in Bird's rookie year (the 1979-'80 campaign) were: Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Chris Ford, ... | |
| Souvenir basketball | 9/15/2003 |
| Q: I have a Boston Celtics souvenir basketball in green and white with autographs on it. I can only ... A: Gene, Chris Ford played alongside with Kevin McHale only in the 1980-'81 season, but they were part ... | |
| win-loss | 9/8/2003 |
| Q: what was the boston celtics win-loss record last year?what was the teams leading scorer last year ? A: Hannah, the Boston Celtics record in the 2003-2003 regular season was 44 won - 38 lost for a .585 ... | |
| Present day Celtics..... | 8/12/2003 |
| Q: The present day Celtics are a play-off contender team once again. But I've noticed that there isn't ... A: Jer, and congratulations on a very smart question. I didn't even have noticed it until you ... | |
| NBA titles | 7/29/2003 |
| Q: I read that the Boston Celtics have won the most NBA titles, at 16. Has this number changed in the ... A: Gabor (are you from Hungary, by the way? My granny was born in Budapest....) unfortunately for the ... | |
| Origin of the name "Celtics" | 7/3/2003 |
| Q: I'd always thought that the Celtics took their name from the Original Celtics. I've recently seen a ... A: well, yes, there's a scottish soccer team called Glasgow Celtic, and the don green and white too. ... | |
| Celtics' Lineups | 5/8/2003 |
| Q: In the fifties, the Celtics were one of the first teams to field an all black lineup. The players ... A: it was not in the Fifties. Actually it happened in 1963-64 season. Usually the Joneses, Russell and ... | |
| 1976 team roster | 3/24/2003 |
| Q: Fabio, Would you point me to a team roster for the 1976 Boston Celtics, preferably with photos of ... A: I am not sure where to find a 1976 Celtics roster on the net, so I am providing it here. I must ... | |
| Celtic who pitched in majors | 3/24/2003 |
| Q: I believe a there was a major league baseball pitcher, who also played in the NBA, probably for the ... A: Yes, Morgan, you are right. Gene "Geno" Conley accomplished something no one else was able to do: ... | |
| 1986 Championship team | 2/27/2003 |
| Q: Who was the starting lineup for the the championship 1985-86 Celtics? A: in 1985-'86, coach K.C. Jones decided to start point guard Dennis Johnson, shooting guard Danny ... | |
| Bird | 2/25/2003 |
| Q: i am wondering if you could help. I've got two quite conflicting dates of when exactly the carrier ... A: Larry Bird began his career as a Celtic on June 8, 1979, when he signed his first contract with the ... | |
| Player history | 2/19/2003 |
| Q: My kids need an answer for a contest: who are the two players in Celtics history named Green. I ... A: Rick, yes, there have been two Celtics….. Greens in Boston history. The first one was the Sihugo ... | |
| All-time roster | 2/11/2003 |
| Q: Who were the only two players named Green who played for the celtices? A: Ron.. the same question three times today? What is it? Anyway, there have been two Celtics….. Greens ... | |
| Boston Celtics named Green | 2/10/2003 |
| Q: Can you tell me the only two players whose last name was Green to have played for the Celtics? A: There have been two Celtics….. Greens in Boston history. The first one was Sihugo Green, a Duquesne ... | |
| links with Glasgow Celtic FC | 1/31/2003 |
| Q: Have the Boston Celtics ever had any link with Glasgow Celtic Football Club, the Scottish soccer ... A: the only things shared by the Glasgow soccer team and the Boston basketball one is the respect and ... | |
| Celtic Player | 1/21/2003 |
| Q: Who was the player for the Boston Celtics that signed a contract and went to celebrate and had a ... A: Actually, this sad story saw its horrible epilogue in the Eighties. On June 19, 1986, at about 3 ... | |
| Previous Owners | 1/19/2003 |
| Q: In 1940 there was a professional team by the name of "The Kate Smith Celtics". Is this the same team ... A: Roulusonis, The "Kate Smith Celtics" were not the same team which later set the NBA on fire. They ... | |
| 60s Celtic's Shoe Color | 12/19/2002 |
| Q: Were the Celtic's shoes of the mid 60s black or dark green? A response ASAP would be greatly ... A: back in the Sixties, the sneakers were black. Red Auerbach said he chose black sneakers for his ... | |
| PREVIOUS CHAMPIONSHIPS | 10/23/2002 |
| Q: HOW MANY CHAMPIONSHIP WERE WON. I NEED TO KNOW BY DECADE. 50'S , 60'S , ETC. A: Tami. The Boston Celtics have won 16 NBA Championships so far. They won two rings in the Fifties ... | |
| Celtics 1990-2000 | 10/21/2002 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me the names of all the Celtics From the years 1990 to 1999. The more ... A: Steve... no less than ALL the Celtics of the Nineties? Ok, let's go, then: we'll need a lot of ... | |
| Intresting facts | 10/15/2002 |
| Q: Im looking for intresting facts about Boston Celtics. Im doing a report for history and Im just ... A: it is not easy to pick just a few facts in such a long franchise history filled with success and ... | |
| Name of backup center | 9/5/2002 |
| Q: I am tring to find information about a backup center on the celtics with the first name of Donovan, ... A: with the information you provided, I could not track the "Donovan" you are talking about. In fact, ... | |
| Conor Henry | 5/18/2002 |
| Q: I am a big fan of Celtics...have been for a long time. But, cannot remember when Conor Henry played ... A: Conner Henry, a 6-7 forward from California-Santa Barbara University, was picked by the Houston ... | |
| Reggie Lewis youth | 5/16/2002 |
| Q: Do you know where Reggie Lewis grew up as a child? I think it was Maryland, but I need to know for ... A: Reggie Lewis grew up in the Cecil-Kirk Housing Projects in Baltimore. Later, before being drafted by ... | |
| Boston Garden | 5/7/2002 |
| Q: What was the last year the Celtics played at the Boston Garden. Thanks A: the last hurrah for the Boston Celtics at the famous Garden was the 1994-1995 season. The last game ... | |
| Danny Ainge and Tree Rollins Biting controversy | 5/4/2002 |
| Q: Did Tree Rollins bite Danny Ainge in the NBA playoffs during the 80's? Or did Danny Ainge bite ... A: it all happened on sunday, april 24th, 1983. Boston was winning the deciding game in the first round ... | |
| robert parish | 5/3/2002 |
| Q: how tall is the chief? A: Hey, Nugent, Robert Parish is listed as 7 feet tall, 235 lbs. He was born August, the 30th, 1953 in ... | |
| Former Player | 4/30/2002 |
| Q: I asked you a question earlier but forgot to send the name of the subject I was inquring about. It ... A: no Hovey (Brain or Brian) ever played for the Boston Celtics. More than this, I did not find a Hovey ... | |
| Frank Ramsey | 4/26/2002 |
| Q: I was talking to some LA LAKER fans about our favorite team (great to be back in play-offs against ... A: first of all let me tell you that it's a pleasure to find such competent fans, and indeed you are ... | |
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