1957 NBA Championship
The Celtics' first championship came in 1957 under Red Auerbach.
The Boston Celtics won their first NBA championship in the 1957 NBA Finals under the coaching of Red Auerbach.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- St. Louis Hawks
- Series result
- 4-3
- Key rookie
- Bill Russell
- Head coach
- Red Auerbach
- Deciding game
- Game 7 (Double Overtime)
- Venue of final
- Boston Garden
Lore & Background
The Celtics were founded in 1946. Their 18 NBA championships are the most for any NBA franchise. Their eight consecutive NBA championships from 1959 to 1966 represent the longest consecutive championship winning streak of any major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada to date.
Reader's Guide
The Celtics play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They play their home games in the TD Garden. The team is owned by Bill Chisolm with Brad Stevens as the general manager.
Did You Know?
- Auerbach is the franchise's all-time leader in regular-season and playoff wins as a coach.
- Red Auerbach was included in the NBA's official Top 10 Coaches list as part of the 75th Anniversary Team.
- Bill Fitch was the 1979–80 NBA Coach of the Year and led the Celtics to a championship in 1981.
- K.C. Jones led the Celtics to two championships, in 1984 and 1986.
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