Red Auerbach Feldman (Revised Edt.) By chrfel1 Sep 20, 1917 Red Auerbach was born Period: Sep 20, 1917 to Oct 28, 2006 Red Auerbach life and coaching Dec 8, 1950 first to Draft an African American player Dec 8, 1956 celtics make playoffs Dec 8, 1967 N.B.A coach of the year award Apr 1, 1980 Red Auerbach named greatest coach in history Dec 8, 1981 NBA executive of the year Oct 28, 2006 Red Auerbach Dies