This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/9/2007.
Tommy Heinsohn was a vital cog in the Boston Celtics' dynasty of the 1950s and 1960s. Chosen as NBA Rookie of the Year in 1957, he helped the Celtics win eight NBA titles during his nine-year tenure, was named to the All-NBA Second Team for four years, and was an All-Star for six. Averaging 18.6 ppg in 654 regular-season games, he was a versatile scorer but was often overshadowed by such illustrious teammates as Bob Cousy, Bill Sharman and Bill Russell. After turning in his jersey in 1965, Heinsohn coached the Celtics to two more world championships and was elected to the HOF in 1986. On the inside front tail of this dureen jersey is the "Horace Partridge Athletic Goods" manufacturers tag with the jersey size "44" on it. Across the front is "Celtics." Below that and on the back of the jersey is the player number "15." All lettering and numbering is done in green tackle twill. There are a few minor holes and stains on the back of this jersey. On the back waistband of the white satin shorts is the "Horace Partridge Athletic Goods" manufacturers tag with the shorts size "36" on them. Below that is a white felt patch. The jersey and shorts show good game-use and appear to have no alterations of any kind. An additional LOA will be provided from the Heinsohn family.