The Boston Celtics are among the most historic and recognized sports franchises in the world. Boasting 17 NBA Championship banners, they are among the most successful franchises in NBA history. This ...
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(NEW YORK) — Legendary basketball player Len Bias is being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, 35 years after his death, but his family and fans are still grieving over the ...
On this day in 1986, Len Bias, the Boston Celtics' selection with the No. 2 pick of the 1986 NBA draft, died just two days after his selection by the team. Bias, a highly-rated 6-foot-8 small forward ...
BALTIMORE - Two days after Len Bias, one of Maryland's all-time great college basketball players, was drafted into the NBA, he suddenly died at 22 years old. Bias, who grew up in Prince George's ...
BALTIMORE — Even if you’ve never watched the full game, you’ve probably seen the clip. He rises without hesitation to sink a clutch jumper from 20 feet. As the camera focuses on the ensuing inbounds ...
The Celtics have had numerous greats don the green and white, from Bob Cousy and Larry Bird to Kevin Garnett and, yes, even Jayson Tatum. One player who looked like he might be the new face of the ...
On June 17, 1986, the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, selected Len Bias as the second overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden. Although he was just 22 years old at the ...
1867 — Ruthless, ridden by J. Gilpatrick, wins the inaugural Belmont Stakes at Jerome Park in the Bronx. The filly earns $1,850 for her victory. 1914 — Harry Vardon wins his sixth and final British ...