Ever Green The Boston Celtics: A History in the Words of Their Players, Coaches, Fans and Foes, from 1946 to the Present

by Dan Shaughnessy

Now in paperback, Ever Green captures in words and vintage photos the special mystique of basketball's greatest dynasty and celebrated its forty-five years of existence. Ever Green recounts the complete story of the Celtics, from the troubled early years through their amazing string of championships to the triumphs--and low moments--of the 1970s and 80s.

Dan Shaughnessy records the team's history in the voice of eveyrone from its stars and coaches to the beloved benchwarmers, the Celtic fans, and rival players. Those interview include Bob Cousy, Satch Sanders, Sam Jones, K.C. Jones, Tom Heinsohn, John Havlicek, Dave Cowens, M.L. Carr, Gene Conley, Hank Finkel, Kevin Mchale, Dennis Johnson, Danny Ainge, Larry Bird, and Red Auerbach.

Genres: Basketball, Sports

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Dan Shaughnessy is an award-winning columnist for the Boston Globe and the author of several sports books, including The Curse of the Bambino, a best-selling classic. Seven times Shaughnessy has been voted one of America’s top ten sports columnists by Associated Press Sports Editors and named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year. He has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, Nightline, NPR, Imus in the Morning, ESPN, HBO, and many others. He lives in Newton, Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read. I knew just about nothing about the Celtics before reading this and now I might just feel comfortable having a conversation/discussion about their history. Maybe.

[Matt Hawkins · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too many quotes. Very little style and personality.

[Jado · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Boston Celtics are not a basketball team, they are a way of life." - Red Auerbach

Really cool learning about the history of the Celtics and the league, especially from the perspective of the 90s.

[Jon Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

i like that i am first and only person to rate this book. i used to litterally cut and past out picture/headlines/stories from the globe & herald and chronicle the celtics season in a huge scrap book. needless to say i was obsessed with the celts. one of first books me and my dad both read, discussed and shared favorite parts/stories.