Vertical Pod with Chris Mannix: Tommy Heinsohn
Former Boston Celtics player and coach Tommy Heinsohn joins The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. The Hall of Famer discusses Bill Russell, Red Auerbach and a number of subjects from Heinsohn’s 60 years with the Celtics.
1:07: How he remained unbiased while calling national TV games earlier in his career.
3:30: Being part of the Celtics' organization for 60 years.
4:50: His early relationship with Red Auerbach.
8:54: Auerbach’s relationship with Russell and Heinsohn’s friendship with Russell.
13:06: Boston’s complicated relationship with Russell.
17:00: The debate between Auerbach and Phil Jackson as the greatest coach ever.
21:35: Leaving the life insurance business to become coach of the Celtics.
26:24: Getting fired by the Celtics in 1978.
30:14: Narrowly missing the chance to coach Larry Bird.
34:42: Heinsohn’s favorite Celtics over the years.
37:42: His limited relationships with Bird and Kevin Garnett.
42:25: His criticism of referees as a coach and then as a broadcaster.
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