| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Position | Coach, General Manager |
| Hall of Fame Status | TRUE |
| Date of Birth | 1917-09-20 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, NY |
| Date of Death | 2006-10-28 |
| Place of Death | Washington, DC |
| Age at Death | 89 |
| Cause of Death | Heart Disease |
| College / University | — |
| Teams | Boston Celtics |
Biography
During Auerbach's 20-year professional coaching career, he won 11 Division titles (including 9 in a row), 11 appearances in the finals (including 10 in a row), and nine NBA Championships. In Auerbach's honor, the Celtics retired jersey #2 with the name "A