John Joseph Havlicek (often nicknamed Hondo) (/ ˈ h æ v l ɪ tʃ ɛ k / HAV-lih-chek; April 8, 1940 – April 25, 2019) [1] was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

John Havlicek was drafted by Boston Celtics, 1st round (9th pick, 9th overall), 1962 NBA Draft. What position did John Havlicek play? Small Forward and Shooting Guard. When did John Havlicek retire? John Havlicek last played in 1978. What did John Havlicek average? John Havlicek averaged 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. How ...

Apr 26, 2019 · It is with great sadness we have learned that Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek has passed away peacefully today at the age of 79. He will be dearly missed by his Celtics...

Apr 26, 2019 · The Boston Celtics announced Thursday night that John Havlicek, one of the greatest players in the history of one of the sport's most decorated franchises, died at 79.

John Havlicek, American collegiate and professional basketball player who came to be regarded as the best ‘sixth man’ (bench player) in the history of the National Basketball Association while a member of the Boston Celtics.

Apr 26, 2019 · John Havlicek, who won eight NBA championships with the Boston Celtics and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984, died Thursday. He was 79.

Apr 25, 2019 · John Havlicek, the understated superstar who transformed an off-the-bench role into a Hall of Fame career and became the all-time leading scorer with the Boston Celtics, died on Thursday in ...

Sep 13, 2021 · On April 15, 1965, Celtics guard John Havlicek stole the ball to seal Boston’s Game 7 victory vs. Philadelphia. By the end of the 1968-69 season, it had become clear that the Celtics’ old ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Dave Cowens explains how John Havlicek's leadership revived the Boston Celtics, leading them to a 1974 NBA title after Bill Russell's era ended.

Apr 26, 2019 · "Havlicek stole the ball!" Celtics radio announcer Johnny Most screamed, a moment that remains among the famous plays in NBA history. The Celtics said Havlicek died Thursday in Jupiter, Florida.