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On this day: Shaq signs, Robert Parish leaves, Tiny Archibald trade; Arnie Risen passes

On this date in Boston Celtics history, the team added Shaquille O'Neal and Nate Archibald but lost Robert Parish in free agency.

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On this day: McHale, Embry, Thompson inducted; Brown, Moore drafted

On this day, Kevin McHale, Wayne Embry, and John Thompson were inducted into the Hall of Fame, and Jaylen Brown and E'Twaun Moore were drafted.

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On this day: Robert Parish, pick used for Kevin McHale traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted

Today saw the deal for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale and the drafts that brought Larry Bird and Danny Ainge to the Boston Celtics go down.

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On this day: Celtics win Banner 16 vs. Rockets; Larry Bird signs

On this day, the Celtics won Banner 16 by defeating the Rockets in Game 6 of the 1986 NBA Finals; they also signed Larry Bird in 1979.

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Who are the oldest players to play in the NBA (and more importantly, which of them were Boston alumni)?

A pair of Celtics alumni clocked in as among the oldest to ever play the game.

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On this day: Fitch hired; Westphal/Scott trade; ‘Beat L.A.’ chant born

On this day, Boston hired Bill Fitch as their head coach, Westphal was dealt for Scott, and the 'Beat L.A.' chants were born in a loss.

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Which Boston Celtics have the highest postseason winning percentages?

The Boston Celtics have won an NBA-record 17 titles in the nearly eight-decade history of the storied ball club, putting their players in a great position in terms of the percentage of games they have won in the postseason.

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Boston Celtics field two rosters among most expensive in NBA history

You might be surprised by the seasons they happened in.

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On this day: Danny Ainge hits 1000th 3-pointer, Robert Parish plays 1561st game

On this day, Celtics Danny Ainge hit his 1,000th career 3-pointer, and Robert Parish played his 1,561st game, an NBA record.

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Celtics legend Robert Parish on when he knew it was time to retire

How do NBA players know when it is time to retire from the sport? For Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Robert Parish, the signs were clear.

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Appetite, pain and money: How does an NBA player know when to retire?

Hall of famer Robert Parish played more NBA games than anyone in history. He says stepping away from the league was an easy decision to make

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On this day: Giddens debut; Rajon Rondo, Gene Kaftan born; Dennis Johnson passes

On this day in Celtics history, J.R. Giddens debuted for the team, Larry bird scored 36 points and 14 rebounds, and Robert Parish 26 and 17.

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Chris Ford, former Celtics player who made first 3-pointer in NBA history, dies at 74

BOSTON — The Celtics announced on Wednesday that former player and coach Chris Ford — who won three championships with the franchise — has died. He was 74.

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On this day: Celtic champ Robert Parish’ Jersey retired; Burrough born

On this day in Celtics history, champion center Robert Parish had his jersey retired, and Junior Burrough was born.

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On this day: Celtic center Robert Parish scores 20k; Dirk Minniefield, Tyler Zeller born

On this day in Celtics history, Robert Parish scored his 20,000th career point and Tyler Zeller and Dirk Minniefield were born.

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On this day: Parish scores 22,000th point; Sailors, Bloom born; Wedman trade

On this day, Robert Parish joined the 22,000-point club, a pair of future Celtics were born and the team traded for Scott Wedman.

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Not every 1981 Boston Celtics champion was a fan of Bill Fitch’s coaching style

But in the end, winning was what mattered.

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On this day: Chris Ford, Tony Allen, Larry Robinson born

On this day, Boston Celtics Larry Robinson, Chris Ford, and Tony Allen were born.

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HoopsHype on the Boston Celtics’ 2013 Nets trade as one of the most lopsided deals ever

The trade that broke up 2008 title core has long been regarded by fans as among the most uneven ever executed in NBA history

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On this day: Rick Pitino resigns as coach, president; Parish gets 13k boards

On this day in Celtics history, former coach and team president Rick Pitino resigned, and Robert Parish got his 13,000th career rebound.

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Boston big man legend Robert Parish on how yoga helped save his NBA career

Improving his diet and flexibility through eating well and doing yoga -- now a staple of athletes in the Association -- the Centenary College alum added years to his time in the league.

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Iconic Celtics center Robert Parish hated playing basketball as a teen

The Hall of Fame Celtic started out hating the sport he'd become famous for playing.

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On this day: Red’s jersey retired; Parish 2000th block; Jefferson, Kreklow, Kleine born

On this day, iconic Celtic GM and coach Red Auerbach's jersey was retired, Robert Parish made his 2000th career block, and Al Jefferson was born.

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Robert Parish credits team-first play with the Boston Celtics of his era having so many Hall of Famers

'I think that's one of the reasons why I'm in the Hall of Fame today-it is not so much my individual talent, but the team talent,' said Parish.

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Robert Parish on how fellow iconic Celtics big man Bill Russell prepared him to play in Boston

'I was really leery and hesitant of the city,' shared Parish, who'd had a negative experience with Celtics fans his rookie season with the Warriors.

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