Players such as Havlicek, who retired in 1978, a few years before the NBA’s renaissance, would become afterthoughts.

John Havlicek, who perfected the role of the “sixth man,” or the first player off the bench, during a 16-year Hall of Fame career with the Boston Celtics in which he was a catalyst in ...

Throughout Havlicek’s Hall of Fame career, teammates marveled at his dependability, mental toughness, and physical endurance.

Bob Cousy heard Joe Dillon’s adoring shout on the night of his retirement on March 17, 1963, and the words stuck in his head while delivering the third of seven eulogies in honor of John ...

Legends profile: John Havlicek With effort and a willingness to do the dirty work, John Havlicek became a Celtics icon and a Hall of Famer.

Havlicek’s name was back in the news since Payton Pritchard picked up the Sixth Man Award, but the Celtic great was so much more than that.

John Havlicek, the Celtics' franchise scoring leader, won eight NBA championships in Boston and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984.

John Havlicek, the understated superstar who transformed an off-the-bench role into a Hall of Fame career, died on Thursday in Jupiter, Florida.

Celtics Read Beth Havlicek’s statement on the passing of her husband "John was a proud man of integrity, moral character, and kindness, and was the Captain of our team." Beth and John Havlicek ...

In the jubilant aftermath, Havlicek's humility shone through. As teammates celebrated the hard-fought victory, he quietly made his way around the locker room, thanking each player individually.

John Havlicek, whose energy, endurance and longevity made him one of the most beloved Celtics of all time, died Thursday at the age of 79 after a long bout with Parkinson’s Disease.