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Tom Heinsohn(1934-2020)

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Tom Heinsohn
Thomas William Heinsohn (born August 26, 1934) is an American retired professional basketball player. He has been associated with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for six decades as a player, coach and broadcaster. He played for the Celtics from 1956 to 1965, and also coached the team from 1969 to 1978.
BornAugust 26, 1934
DiedNovember 9, 2020(86)
BornAugust 26, 1934
DiedNovember 9, 2020(86)
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Known for

Peter Barton in The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)
The Powers of Matthew Star
6.0
TV Series
  • Coach
The 1976 NBA Finals (1976)
The 1976 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Se;f - Boston Celtics Head Coach
Bernard Geoffrion in Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling (1973)
Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling
6.5
TV Series
  • Actor
The 1958 NBA Finals (1958)
The 1958 NBA Finals
TV Mini Series
  • Self - player Boston Celtics

Credits

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Actor



  • Bernard Geoffrion in Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling (1973)
    Miller Lite: Tastes Great, Less Filling
    6.5
    TV Series
    • 1982–1986
  • The NBA on CBS (1973)
    The NBA on CBS
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1985
  • Peter Barton in The Powers of Matthew Star (1982)
    The Powers of Matthew Star
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Coach
    • 1983
  • The 1976 NBA Finals (1976)
    The 1976 NBA Finals
    TV Mini Series
    • Se;f - Boston Celtics Head Coach
    • 1976

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Tommy Heinshohn
  • Height
    • 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
  • Born
    • August 26, 1934
    • Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • November 9, 2020
    • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Spouse
    • Helen J. Weiss? - November 24, 2008 (her death)
  • Other works
    Print ads for Miller Brewing Company's Lite Beer alongside the entire roster of Lite Beer All-Stars spokespeople; "The First Lite Beer Camping Trip".
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Head Coach of Boston Celtics (1969-1978; 427-263).
  • Nickname
    • Ack-Ack

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