Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:American_football_coach
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| gptkbp:all_star |
gptkb:1967
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NHL_All-Star_Game
gptkb:NBA_Coach_of_the_Year |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1917-09-20
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Brooklyn,_New_York
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| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:9
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| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:1966
gptkb:CEO 1946 |
| gptkbp:college |
gptkb:George_Washington_University
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| gptkbp:contribution |
civil rights advocacy
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| gptkbp:death_date |
2006-10-28
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| gptkbp:died |
gptkb:2006
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| gptkbp:documentary |
“ Auerbach: The Man Who Built the Celtics”
“ Celtics: The Official 2008 Championship DVD” “ The Last Coach” |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
cigar smoking
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing.”
“ I don’t care who gets the credit, as long as we win.” “ The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” “ The best way to win is to play together.” “ You can’t be afraid to make mistakes.” |
| gptkbp:first_nba_finals_as_coach |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:Boston_Celtics
gptkb:Bill_Russell gptkb:John_Havlicek gptkb:Larry_Bird team-oriented fast break NBA championship teams |
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Red_Auerbach_Award
NBA Championship banners raised in his honor number 2 jersey retired by Boston Celtics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Red Auerbach
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| gptkbp:influence |
modern basketball coaching
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
basketball coaching
coaches like Doc Rivers coaches like Gregg Popovich coaches like Pat Riley coaches like Phil Jackson coaches like Steve Kerr |
| gptkbp:influenced_games |
developed strong relationships with players
emphasized teamwork and communication encouraged players to take risks instilled a winning mentality taught players to think strategically |
| gptkbp:legacy |
known for his cigar smoking during games
pioneered the use of the sixth man popularized the fast break offense influenced NBA strategies promoted African American players |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Wizard_of_Odds
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| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Naismith_Memorial_Basketball_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame |
| gptkbp:position |
gptkb:American_football_coach
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| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1966
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Boston_Celtics
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:NBA_championship
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bill_Russell
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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