What is Red Auerbach's full name?
Arnold Jacob Auerbach
Red Auerbach nickname(s):
Red
Red Auerbach date of birth:
September 20, 1917
How old was Red Auerbach when died?
89
Where was Red Auerbach born?
Brooklyn, New York, USA
When did Red Auerbach die?
October 28, 2006
Where did Red Auerbach die?
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Why did Red Auerbach die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Red Auerbach?
5' 10" (178 cm)
Red Auerbach body shape:
Average
What color is Red Auerbach's hair?
Grey
Is Red Auerbach gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Red Auerbach?
Jewish
What is Red Auerbach's ethnicity?
White
What is Red Auerbach nationality?
American
What is Red Auerbach's occupation?
NBA coach and executive
Red Auerbach claim to fame:
Boston Celtics President
Short Biography
Arnold Jacob "Red" Auerbach (September 20, 1917 – October 28, 2006) was an American basketball coach of the Washington Capitols, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and the Boston Celtics. After he retired from coaching, he served as president and front office executive of the Celtics until his death. As a coach, he won 938 games (a record at his retirement) and nine National Basketball Association (NBA) championships in ten years (a number surpassed only by Phil Jackson, who won 11 in twenty years). 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, making him one of the most successful team officials in the history of North American professional sports.