John Havlicek's Retirement Speech

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12 жыл бұрын

Hondo's speech during the half-time of his last game. Also some words said by Johnny Most (god, I love his voice) and Red Auerbach. Scratched the crowd booing Irv Levin, who presented Havlicek a new car. April 9, 1978.

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@oracleyoda5805 5 жыл бұрын

we lost one of the best this week, John Havlichek was a generational talent, he was a special, honorable man and one of the greatest to ever bounce a ball, thank you John Havlichek for all you have given us, thank you

@patrickfennell6372 5 жыл бұрын

The most underrated NBA player in history. The guy was great on and off of the court.

@krlm2280 5 жыл бұрын

From a laker fan RIP John havlicek a celtic icon

@oneadvocate9517 5 жыл бұрын

John Havlicek was the bridge from the Celtics of the 60s to the Larry Bird era.

@briandonahue9647 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 65. I was at this game with some buddies up in the cheap seats. It was an incredibly emotional day. WE were all slobbering idiots by the end of this speech. What they don't show is after this he ran on the court with his hand circling high...like he had a lasoo. It was awesome !! RIP Hondo !

@d820m 5 жыл бұрын

As a kid growing up, there were a lot of things I didn't like about the Boston Celtics, but I always liked John Havlicek

@manny4552 9 жыл бұрын

Hes a class act and is not overrated.Hes one of the best 14 or 15 players who ever lived.

@brentstraddle1462 2 жыл бұрын

To hear someone say if he had a son like John he'd be the happiest man in the world cannot be a higher compliment. WOW

@J78618 6 жыл бұрын

I wished John Havlicek's played at least one season with Larry Bird

@felixmadison5736

I'm so glad I was able to follow John Havlicek's career from day one. He quickly became my favorite Celtic. There will never be another player and person like the great Hondo Havlicek. DAMN! I miss watching him play! I was 29 years-old when I watched this live on television, and as a lifelong Celtics/Havlicek fan,I wept like a baby.

@luckyluciano1998 5 жыл бұрын

RIP to this Celtics legend..im here after hearing about his death watching old interviews and highlights...great basketball player and a great man ...a Celtic forever !!!

@jakebellinger8496 5 жыл бұрын

RIP John Havlicek. Thank you for the memories!

@MrDjtuck 9 жыл бұрын

John Havlicek was a player who could do it all. An all time great! Great defensive player. Great shooter. A "clutch" performer. I met him and Dave Cowens once.

@GMTO. 5 жыл бұрын

Rest in paradise 🔹♥️

@manny4552 Жыл бұрын

I was a braves fan in the 1970s.. and he was in his thirties and he ripped us apart regularly

@dyskover 7 жыл бұрын

Hondo was a good player and a GREAT competitor. No one outworked him on the floor.

@NumberOneWithACoke 5 жыл бұрын

Havlicek stole the ball! Havlicek stole our hearts...

@tracydavis8982 5 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear of John Havlicek's passing, at age 79. The "Hondo" was fantastic. RIP John, and thank you for the wonderful Basketball memories! You will be forever missed!!!!

@jamesohare4776 5 жыл бұрын

Was privileged to have attended Hondo's last game. As a kid, I would spend hours behind Cleveland School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa attempting to emulate his jump shot. He was my hero, in an age when Celtic basketball kept me going. RIP.