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...John Havlicek, he came to Boston by way of Ohio State. And when he played there, he was famous, but not nearly so much as teammate Jerry Lucas. Remember Jerry Lucas? Of course you do, but not in the same breath as John Havlicek. And Auerbach brought him here...
Greg Kirsch performed his patented John Havlicek sixth man imitation again, filling in for Bob Horne Friday to post a solid 6-4, 6-3 win over Keith Usiskin. Saturday, Kirsch rounded out his Harvard singles career by wasting Grant Hayne, 6-2, 6-1. A stellar performer for the Cimson Crimson all season, Kirsch later Saturday afternoon triumphantly ended his career, teaming up with Sands at number one doubles to record an 8-1 pro-set decision over future second lieutenants Todd and Bell...
That is high praise indeed from a player who remembers the nightly sacrifice under the boards of Bill Russell, the hustle of John Havlicek and the selfless playmaking of Sam Jones. General Manager Red Auerbach, who built those great teams, also remembers, and the memory rankles: "I was disgusted by what we had become. We made up our minds that we were going to get the right chemistry whether or not we could get ability...
...greatest basketball team ever? Jerry West and Cousy at the guards. Elgin Baylor and Bob Pettit at the forwards and Russell at center with Havlicek coming off the bench...
...gametime, the Garden is packed for the first time since patron saint John Havlicek's number was retired in ceremonies last year. This year's rite is just as impressive. "And now, the starting lineup for the Boston Celtics. "From Indiana State"--ROAR--and for the next three minutes, Section 80 and the entire Garden stand up and yell. Someone rushes to the baseline and releases a pigeon, a real nice gesture except that the bird quickly disappears in the bowels of the scoreboard...