Red Auerbach
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Red Auerbach was one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of basketball. He was a legendary coach, general manager, and president of the Boston Celtics, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the game of basketball. Auerbach began his career as a coach in 1947, when he was hired as the head coach of the Washington Capitols. He

Red Auerbach was one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of basketball. He was a legendary coach, general manager, and president of the Boston Celtics, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the game of basketball. Auerbach began his career as a coach in 1947, when he was hired as the head coach of the Washington Capitols. He

Career Coaching Record

NBA 1950-1966

Win-Loss

823–426

Win %

.659

Post Season

91–60

Championships

9

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Career Timeline

1947-1949

Washington Capitols (BAA)

Head Coach

1950

Tri-Cities Blackhawks (NBA)

Head Coach

1951-1966

Boston Celtics (NBA)

Head Coach

1951-1984

Boston Celtics (NBA)

General Manager

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