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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #60 on: November 10, 2020, 03:45:46 PM »

Offline cltc5

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Condolences.  RIP to the legend Tommy Heinsohn :'(
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #61 on: November 10, 2020, 04:07:35 PM »

Offline ChillyWilly

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Give that man a Tommy Point!
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #62 on: November 10, 2020, 04:08:59 PM »

Offline Csfan1984

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Tommy has been one of the most important Celtic and sports icon for me. Loved him. Already missed him not doing all the games. Sorry to his family and friends. Keep sending us your TPs from above.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #63 on: November 10, 2020, 04:14:48 PM »

Offline tstorey_97

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God Bless Tommy.

Eleven championship rings...the last as a broadcaster.

Never met him, but, I have an old guy story. Years ago, we were heading into the entrance of a hospital and a cab pulled up at the door. The door opened on the passenger side and a guy in his 80's was "trying" to get out. We went over and helped him. He was 6'5" and both his knees were bad, but he was tall. First thing I said was "did you play ball?" We got into the line to check in and he got into a wheel chair and waited in the same line. "Yea, I played for Stonehill in 1955 and 56, I played center in my junior and senior years."

I took a wild guess..."did you play against Tommy Heinsohn?"

"Yes and he was good and yes he beat us up good. Holy Cross was a powerhouse in the day."

It was quiet, then he finished the story..."I'm eating dinner at a steakhouse 30 years ago (90's?)and across the room, there's Tommy sitting at a table with some guys. He saw me and got right up and came over to shake hands and ask about me. Imagine that? I played him in the 50's and he still remembered me. Good guy."

Holy Cross senior year 27 points a game and 21 rebounds.
NBA rookie of the year 1956.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #64 on: November 10, 2020, 04:14:49 PM »

Offline hpantazo

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There will never be another Tommy Heinsohn. Truly one of a kind.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #65 on: November 10, 2020, 04:14:51 PM »

Offline boscel33

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#cmonrefthatwasafoul
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #66 on: November 10, 2020, 04:44:08 PM »

Offline BitterJim

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I'm gonna miss that man more than I probably should. For my entire life he's been there calling games for the Celtics, it's been tough enough with all the games he's missed the past few years.

At least I got to listen to him for this long, though. RIP Tommy.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #67 on: November 10, 2020, 04:54:46 PM »

Offline ozgod

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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #68 on: November 10, 2020, 05:01:58 PM »

Offline Vox_Populi

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Terrible news. No one like him to the Celtics or around the league. Doubt there ever will be either. Hope his family and friends got to make some peace before.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #69 on: November 10, 2020, 05:05:26 PM »

Offline AshyLarry

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Sad sad day, but I am forever grateful. There isn’t enough character space to explain the impact he’s had on every Celtics fan, and the game itself.

RIP Tommy.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #70 on: November 10, 2020, 05:10:01 PM »

Offline ozgod

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Quote from: AshyLarry on November 10, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Sad sad day, but I am forever grateful. There isn’t enough character space to explain the impact he’s had on every Celtics fan, and the game itself.

RIP Tommy.

His memory will live on forever!

https://twitter.com/BostonFanatics1/status/1326259224297533444
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #71 on: November 10, 2020, 05:14:58 PM »

Online JBcat

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Very sad news. It won’t be the same without him for Celtics games.  May the Tommy point live on. 
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #72 on: November 10, 2020, 05:35:42 PM »

Offline gouki88

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Man, horrible news. I could never get enough of his rampaging at “bogus” calls, or mispronouncing player names - he was a true throwback, and was everything Celtic.

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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #73 on: November 10, 2020, 05:39:38 PM »

Offline RodyTur10

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Sad news. He wasn't the best broadcaster around, but he was passionate and a true Celtic.
He'll be missed.
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Re: TOM HEINSOHN R.I.P.
« Reply #74 on: November 10, 2020, 06:23:42 PM »

Online 86MaxwellSmart

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The Greatest Celtic Optimist in a world full of Pessimists....Was the Coach of the Celtics when I became a fan...Goodbye Tommy, things will never be the same.
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