Boston Celtics great John Havlicek died Thursday in Jupiter, Florida at age 79.
Havlicek holds the team’s all-time record for points and games played, among other marks. The “Havlicek stole the ball” call by announcer Johnny Most during the 1965 Eastern Conference finals is immortalized in sports history.
The Celtics released a statement, declaring that Havlicek was “a champion in every sense, and as we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss, we are thankful for all the joy and inspiration he brought to us.”
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John Havlicek is one of the most accomplished players in Boston Celtics history, and the face of many of the franchise’s signature moments.