john havlicek funeral

Boston basketball greats past and present gathered at Trinity Church Thursday for John Havliceks memorial service. A Funeral Service will be held. After Russell retired following the 1969 season, Havlicek remained a member and leader of the Celtics for nine years. There was a problem getting your location. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Havlicek excelled in basketball, footballand baseball in high school. WebHAVLICEK, John Joseph, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 25th, 2019 at the age of 79 in Jupiter, FL from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Havlicek, who loved to run on the fastbreak, perfected the sixth man role with his energy, hustle, tenacity and talent. It is with great sadness we have learned that Celtics Legend and Hall of Famer John Havlicek has passed away peacefully today at the age of 79. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [4] Veteran referee Earl Strom, who wrote about the game in his memoir Calling the Shots, called Havlicek's reaction one of the greatest plays he ever saw in his 32 years as a professional official. I thought you might like to see a memorial for John Havlicek I found on Findagrave.com. 13x All Star, 8x Champion, Finals MVP, and Hall Famer, John was a champion on the court and in the community. I idolized John as a man and a basketball player. \ud83d\ude22\u2618\ufe0f<\/p>— Mike Zarren (@mikezarren) April 26, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>\n