Red Auerbach Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

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Age, Biography and Wiki

Red Auerbach was an American basketball coach and executive who is best known for his nine-decade association with the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics. He was born on September 20, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jewish immigrants from Russia. Auerbach was a basketball player at George Washington University, where he graduated in 1940. He then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he began his coaching career at the University of Rhode Island, where he coached for two seasons. In 1950, Auerbach was hired as the head coach of the Boston Celtics, a team that had not won a championship in its first 12 years of existence. He quickly turned the team around, leading them to eight consecutive NBA championships from 1959 to 1966. He was also the first coach to draft an African-American player, Chuck Cooper, in 1950. Auerbach was also the first coach to use the fast break offense, which he developed with Bob Cousy. He was also the first coach to use the sixth man, a player who comes off the bench to provide a spark to the team. Auerbach was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969. He was also named one of the NBA's 10 Greatest Coaches in 1996. Red Auerbach's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. He earned his wealth through his long and successful career as a basketball coach and executive.

Popular AsArnold Jacob Auerbach
Occupationactor
Age89 years old
Zodiac SignVirgo
Born20 September, 1917
Birthday20 September
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of deathOctober 28, 2006
Died PlaceWashington, D.C., U.S.
NationalityNY

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Red Auerbach Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Red Auerbach height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

Physical Status
Height5' 10" (1.78 m)
WeightNot Available
Body MeasurementsNot Available
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Who Is Red Auerbach's Wife?

His wife is Dorothy Lewis (5 June 1941 - 30 September 2000) ( her death) ( 2 children)

Family
ParentsNot Available
WifeDorothy Lewis (5 June 1941 - 30 September 2000) ( her death) ( 2 children)
SiblingNot Available
ChildrenRandy Auerbach, Nancy Auerbach

Red Auerbach Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Red Auerbach worth at the age of 89 years old? Red Auerbach’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from NY. We have estimated Red Auerbach's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023$1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023Under Review
Net Worth in 2022Pending
Salary in 2022Under Review
HouseNot Available
CarsNot Available
Source of IncomeActor

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Timeline

President of Boston Celtics (2001-2006) and Vice Chairman of the Board of Boston Celtics (1997-2001). [December 2003]

Inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.

Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 1995.

Named greatest coach in the history of the NBA by the Professional Basketball Writers Association of America (1980).

Inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.

Enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1969.

Only coach to ever be ejected from an NBA All-Star Game (1967).

His Celtics won eight consecutive NBA titles from 1958-1959 to 1965-1966.

Coached in the NBA East-West All-Star Game 11 consecutive years (1957-1967) and compiled a 7-4 record.

Led Boston to 10 Eastern Division titles in 16 years (1956-1966).

Coach of the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics, 1950-1966; then served as team's general manager, vice president, president, and vice chairman of the board.

Led Washington to two division titles (1947, 1949).

Head coach for the BAA Washington Capitals (1946-1949) and the NBA Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949-1950).

Played for the ABL/EBL Harrisburg Senators (1942-1943).

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