Boston Celtics Jerseys
| Men's Larry Bird Celtics Jersey 3XL
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- The Boston Celtics jerseys are among the most recognized in all of sports. Boston has not changed it's look in decades, making the throwback craze a moot point with Celtics fans.
- The Boston Celtics jerseys that are retired include 1, 2, 3, 6,10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, and 00. They belonged to Walter Brown, Arnold 'Red' Auerbach, Dennis Johnson, Bill Russell, JoJo White, Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, Tom "Satch" Sanders, John Havlicek,
Dave Cowens, Don Nelson, Bill Sharman, Ed MacAuley, Frank Ramsey, Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, Cedric Maxwell, Kevin McHale, Larry Bird, Reggie Lewis, and most recently Robert Parish who had his number retired on January 18, 1998. - One of the earliest jerseys retired by Boston was the number one, worn by Dennis Johnson. His number was hoisted to the rafters on December 13, 1991. "DJ" ran up and down the court for the Celtics for 7 years, stretching from 1983 through 1990. Mr. Johnson led the Celtics to a couple of championship titles, both in 1984 and 1986. DJ was a part of the SuperSonics championship team earlier in 1979, and won MVP honours that same year in the playoffs. He was named to the All-Defensive 2nd team for 3 years in a row, those being 1984, 1985, and 1986.
- Players in the Basketball Hall of Fame include Arnold (Red) Auerbach, Bob Cousy, Bill Russell, Bill Sharman, Frank Ramsey, John Havlicek, Sam Jones, Tom Heinsohn, Bob Houbregs, Pete Maravich, Clyde Lovellette, K.C. Jones, Dave Bing, Nate (Tiny) Archibald, Dave Cowens, Bill Walton, Bailey Howell, Larry Bird, Arnie Risen, and Kevin McHale.
- In the noteable history of this team, they have won an unbelievable 76 titles. They include 16 NBA World Championship banners, 17 regular season and 19 conference titles, and 24 division titles.
- This club was a charter member of the Basketball Association of America which evolved into the National Basketball Association. That membership began in 1946, and since then they have produced a legacy of success that few other professional sports franchise can match. Perhaps the New York Yankees or the Montreal Expos can compete with their heritage.
- Once Larry Bird retired, they were no longer a dominant force in the 1990s. Bird retired before the 1992-93 season, and young star forward Reggie Lewis died of heart failure in 1993. During the 1994-95 season, the Celtics moved from the Boston Garden, where they had played since their founding, to a new home at the FleetCenter
- Larry Bird was the National Basketball Associations Rookie of the Year in 1980. He also earned the following honors:
* MVP for the 1984 - 1986 season.
* 12 times voted to the All Star Team. From 1980 - 1988, and again from 1990 - 1992.
* NBA Championship Most Valuable Player in both 1984 and 1986.
* National Basketball Association Coach of the Year in 1998, on the heels of a stellar 58 wins -24 loses season.