"Havlicek stole the ball" is a quote by radio broadcaster Johnny Most, as a jubilant reaction to a steal made by the Boston Celtics' John Havlicek against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1965 NBA Eastern Division championship game seven. Most's call of the play has been dubbed by the NBA as "the most famous radio call in basketball history".

Sep 19, 2011 · John Havlicek seals the win for the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals against Wilt Chamberlain and thePhiladelphia 76ers by knocking away Hal Greer's inbounds pass in...

On Wednesday, April 15th, one of the most iconic plays in NBA history celebrates its 50th anniversary. With five seconds left and the Boston Celtics clingin...

Apr 16, 2014 · It was on April 15, 1965 that Havlicek stole the ball, during the closing seconds of Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics’ lead had melted away to one point.

Sep 14, 2021 · John Havlicek is best remembered for the steal immortalized on tape by the late Johnny Most. 1965 East Finals: Havlicek steals the ball. Top Moments: 1940s & 50s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s |...

Sep 5, 2018 · John Havlicek stealing an inbound pass to win Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals is one of the most iconic basketball plays in history. John Havlicek was a revolutionary player, athletic freak, sixth-man and superstar in one. He won eight NBA titles in two completely different epochs with the.

Apr 15, 2015 · John Havlicek stealing an inbounds pass to seal Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals is one of the most iconic basketball plays in history. Leading Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia...

Aug 26, 2024 · It was on this day -- April 15, 1965 -- that Havlicek stole the ball. This defining moment of defensive brilliance helped the Celtics secure a Game 7 victory in the Eastern Conference finals...

Apr 15, 2020 · Havlicek, a three-sport star in high school who was a draft pick of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, used those athletic skills to time Hal Greer's inbound pass, intercept the ball and tip it to teammate Sam Jones.

John Havlicek makes a game-saving play in the final moments of Game 7 when he steals an inbounds pass by Hal Greer to preserve the Celtics 110-109 victory.