Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Basketball Coach Autographed Vintage Cut PSA SLAB

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You are bidding on an autographed  album page cut approx 2 1/2 by 4 of Red  Auerbach ....includes PSA COA.....
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"
Red
"
Auerbach
(September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was an American professional
basketball
coach and executive. He served as a head coach in the
National Basketball Association
(NBA), most notably with the
Boston Celtics
. He was also the head coach of the
Washington Capitols
and
Tri-Cities Blackhawks
. As a coach, Auerbach set NBA records with 938 wins and nine
championships
.
[a]
[1]
After his coaching retirement in 1966, he served as president and front office executive of the Celtics until his death. As general manager and team president of the Celtics, he won an additional seven NBA titles for a grand total of 16 in a span of 29 years and making him one of the most successful team officials in the history of North American professional sports.
[2]
Auerbach is remembered as a pioneer of modern basketball, redefining basketball as a game dominated by team play and defense and for introducing the
fast break
as a potent offensive weapon.
[2]
He groomed many players who went on to be inducted into the
Basketball Hall of Fame
. Additionally, Auerbach was vital in breaking down color barriers in the NBA. He made history by drafting the first
African-American
NBA player,
Chuck Cooper
in 1950, introduced the first African-American starting five in 1964,
[3]
and hired
Bill Russell
as the first African-American head coach in North American sports in 1966.
[4]
Famous for his polarizing nature, he was well known for smoking a cigar when he thought a victory was assured, a habit that became, for many, "the ultimate symbol of victory" during his
Boston
tenure.
[2]
In 1967, the
NBA Coach of the Year
award, which he had won in 1965, was named the "Red Auerbach Trophy", and Auerbach was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969.
[1]
In 1970, Auerbach was named President of the
Boston Celtics
, and first held the presidency from 1970–1997. In 2001, after having spent four years as the team's vice-chairman, he returned to the role of team president and served in that capacity until his death in 2006.
[5]
In 1980, he was named the greatest coach in the history of the NBA by the Professional Basketball Writers Association of America,
[6]
and was
NBA Executive of the Year
in 1980.
[1]
In addition, Auerbach was voted one of the
NBA 10 Greatest Coaches in history
, was inducted into the
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
, and is honored with a retired number 2 jersey in the
TD Garden
, the home of the Boston Celtics.
......
Shipping and Packaging details: I ship everything with cardboard backing. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. Payment details: Typically, I ship paypal payments right away. PAYPAL is recommended. International shipping will be higher as all international orders go through the Global Shipping program.  How I obtained my autographs, and why I promise a FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As a kid, from roughly the years 1965 to 1973, and later from 1974-the present, I have amassed an enormous collection of autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes. This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I also obtained many autographs in person at area parks and hotels.In the 1980's and 1990's, I travelled the country doing shows (20 National Conventions) and would buy quantities of autographs through player signings. I have every reason to believe that all of the autographs I'm selling are absolutely authentic. I stand by every item I sell. Upon purchasing an item from me through eBay, you may return that item, in the condition in which I shipped it to you, within 14 days of receipt of that item if you are not satisfied with the item.   I am selling each item "as is", per the guarantee I've promised above. All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day. I have worked hard for my feedback rating. The last thing I want to do is damage my credibility, so if you have legitimate concerns about any item you win from me on eBay, I'll make every effort to remedy the situation to your satisfaction. PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). I have spent lots of money with third party authenticators and have had very few come back without passing. Sincerely, Joe Binder , Downers Grove, Illinois