Tom Heinsohn

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf basketball player
gptkbp:assists 8,000
gptkbp:birthDate 1934-08-26
gptkbp:birthPlace New_York_City,_New_York
gptkbp:broadcasting_rights Celtics games
gptkbp:broadcasts enthusiastic and knowledgeable
gptkbp:careerEnd 16,000
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:coachingCareer gptkb:Boston_Celtics
1970-1978
427-263
2 NBA championships as coach
gptkbp:college gptkb:Holy_Cross
gptkbp:community_involvement local charities
gptkbp:contribution player and coach
gptkbp:deathDate 2022-01-10
gptkbp:draft gptkb:Boston_Celtics
1956
gptkbp:famous_for scoring and rebounding
gptkbp:famousQuote "You have to be a little crazy to play this game."
gptkbp:height 6 ft 6 in
gptkbp:highSchool gptkb:St._John's_Preparatory_School
gptkbp:hobbies golf
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tom Heinsohn
gptkbp:impact pioneering forward play
gptkbp:influence Celtics culture
mentored future coaches
gptkbp:inspiration young basketball players
gptkbp:is_involved_in longtime ambassador for the league
gptkbp:legacy Celtics legend
gptkbp:nickname Tommy
gptkbp:notableArtists 1986
gptkbp:notableGames 1959 NBA Finals Game 7
gptkbp:numberBuilt 15
gptkbp:personalLife married_to_Helen_Heinsohn
gptkbp:philanthropy youth basketball programs
gptkbp:position forward
gptkbp:posthumousRecognition Celtics_jersey_retirement
gptkbp:sport Celtics broadcasts
gptkbp:sportsmanship respected by peers
gptkbp:styleOfPlay offensive and defensive versatility
gptkbp:team gptkb:Boston_Celtics
1957
6
8
gptkbp:top_scorer 2,000
gptkbp:weight 210 lb