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Red Auerbach was an American basketball coach and executive who is best known for his nine-decade association with the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics. He was born on September 20, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrants from Russia. Auerbach was a basketball player at George Washington University, where he graduated in 1940. He then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he began his coaching career at the University of Rhode Island, where he coached for two seasons. In 1950, Auerbach was hired as the head coach of the Boston Celtics, a team that had not won a championship in its first 12 years of existence. He quickly turned the team around, leading them to eight consecutive NBA championships from 1959 to 1966. He was also the first coach to draft an African-American player, Chuck Cooper, in 1950. Auerbach was also the first coach to use the fast break offense, which he developed with Bob Cousy. He was also the first coach to use the sixth man, a player who comes off the bench to provide a spark to the team. Auerbach was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969. He was also named one of the NBA's 10 Greatest Coaches in 1996. Red Auerbach's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He earned his wealth through his long and successful career as a basketball coach and executive.

Popular As Arnold Jacob Auerbach
Occupation actor
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 20 September 1917
Birthday 20 September
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death October 28, 2006
Died Place Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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Red Auerbach Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Red Auerbach height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Red Auerbach's Wife?

His wife is Dorothy Lewis (5 June 1941 - 30 September 2000) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Dorothy Lewis (5 June 1941 - 30 September 2000) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Children Randy Auerbach, Nancy Auerbach

Red Auerbach Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Red Auerbach worth at the age of 89 years old? Red Auerbach’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Red Auerbach's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2011

Inducted into the ESPN Boston Hall of Fame in 2011 (inaugural class) with Larry Bird, Bobby Orr, Bill Russell, and Ted Williams.

2001

President of Boston Celtics (2001-2006) and Vice Chairman of the Board of Boston Celtics (1997-2001). [December 2003]

1996

Inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.

1995

Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 1995.

1980

Named greatest coach in the history of the NBA by the Professional Basketball Writers Association of America (1980).

1979

Inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.

1969

Enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1969.

1967

Only coach to ever be ejected from an NBA All-Star Game (1967).

1963

In 1963, became the first NBA coach to start five black players in a game when he started Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, Tom Sanders, Willie Naulls, and Bill Russell.

1958

His Celtics won eight consecutive NBA titles from 1958-1959 to 1965-1966.

1957

Coached in the NBA East-West All-Star Game 11 consecutive years (1957-1967) and compiled a 7-4 record.

1956

Led Boston to 10 Eastern Division titles in 16 years (1956-1966).

1950

Coach of the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics, 1950-1966; then served as team's general manager, vice president, president, and vice chairman of the board.

1947

Led Washington to two division titles (1947, 1949).

1946

Head coach for the BAA Washington Capitals (1946-1949) and the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949-1950).

1942

Played for the ABL/EBL Harrisburg Senators (1942-1943).