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John Havlicek

1940 to 2019

HONDO

Celtics ironman, eight-time champion, and the stealer of the inbounds pass that sealed 1965.

John Havlicek memorial photo
John Havlicek archival photo
John Havlicek archival photo

8

NBA Championships

Celtics

13

NBA All-Star

Career

1

Finals MVP

1974

1984

Hall of Fame

Naismith

Boston Celtics

1962 to 1978

Biography

John Joseph Havlicek spent 16 seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning eight championships. A 13-time All-Star and Hall of Famer (1984), he embodied Celtic endurance and clutch defense.

Born1940-04-08, Martins Ferry, Ohio
Died2019-04-25
NationalityUnited States
PositionForward / Guard
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)

Career statistics

NBA regular season (career)

Championships8
All-Star13
Finals MVP1
HOF class1984

Career timeline

  1. 1962

    Celtics debut

    Joins Boston's championship machine.

  2. 1965

    Havlicek stole the ball

    Seals Eastern Finals with a famous steal.

  3. 1974

    Finals MVP

    Wins Finals MVP in a title run.

  4. 1984

    Hall of Fame

    Enshrined in Springfield.

  5. 2019

    Passed away

    Died April 25, 2019.

Achievements and awards

  • 8x NBA Champion
  • 13x NBA All-Star
  • NBA Finals MVP (1974)
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1984)

Legacy

Hondo means stamina and Celtic pride. The stolen inbounds pass still echoes in Boston.

Career statistics

NBA regular season (career)

Championships8
All-Star13
Finals MVP1
HOF class1984

Achievements and awards

  • 8x NBA Champion
  • 13x NBA All-Star
  • NBA Finals MVP (1974)
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1984)

Career timeline

  1. 1962

    Celtics debut

    Joins Boston's championship machine.

  2. 1965

    Havlicek stole the ball

    Seals Eastern Finals with a famous steal.

  3. 1974

    Finals MVP

    Wins Finals MVP in a title run.

  4. 1984

    Hall of Fame

    Enshrined in Springfield.

  5. 2019

    Passed away

    Died April 25, 2019.

Legacy

Hondo means stamina and Celtic pride. The stolen inbounds pass still echoes in Boston.

Images

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Sources

Research record: .orchestrator/research/legends/john-havlicek.md. Career totals are widely published league or Hall of Fame figures and should be read with competition and era labels. Image credits appear under the Images tab. Video links open third-party YouTube pages.