Timeline: Boston Celtics History

Jun 6, 1946

Celtics were founded

The Boston Celtics were formed in 1946 by Boston Garden-Arena Corporation President Walter A. Brown as a team in the Basketball Association of America, and became part of the National Basketball Association

Aug 24, 1948

celtics hire Alvin "Doggie" Julian

Alvin "Doggie" Julian won an NCAA Championship the year before and the celtics thought he could lead them out of the slump the were in

Jun 5, 1958

celtics won there first title

celtics beat the st louis hawks in a game 7 overtime 125-123. this win gave the franchise there first championship

Period: May 22, 1959 to Jun 1, 1966

celtics longest championship streak

celtics won 8 championships in the span of these 7 years.

Aug 4, 1974

russell out, cowens in

bill russell finaley eneded his nba carrer and the celtics thought it was over for them. rookie dave cowns came in and averaged 20 points and 16 assist to be honored with the MVP award

Jul 9, 1979

from worst to first.

celtics rookie Larry bird turned the celtics season around after being dead last in the nba to the best in the league

Jun 3, 1980

Parish, McHale Join Celtics Front Line

The Celtics owned the No. 1 pick in the 1980 NBA Draft, which they sent with the No. 13 pick to the Golden State Warriors for Robert Parish and the No. 3 selection. Boston then used the No. 3 pick to select Kevin McHale. Later, in training camp, Dave Cowens stunned the club by announcing his retirement.

Jul 31, 2007