oregonpackfan
09-16-2009, 12:39 PM
I just read a brand new book from the library entitled Red and Me.
It is written by Bill Russell, who starred as center for the Celtics when Red Auerbach coached the team. During a 13 year span, the Celtics won 11 NBA titles.
Russell considered Red more than a coach. He considered him his closest friend. They maintained a strong friendship during, and after basketball.
Russell elaborated that people do not necessarily need a common background to be friends. Russell was a black man from Louisiana and the California Bay area. Auerbach was a white Jew raised in New York City. Russell was reserved, pensive, and articulate. Auerbach was brash and often used street language.
Yet the two men formed a deep bond as they deeply respected each other. This is a book worth reading.
It is written by Bill Russell, who starred as center for the Celtics when Red Auerbach coached the team. During a 13 year span, the Celtics won 11 NBA titles.
Russell considered Red more than a coach. He considered him his closest friend. They maintained a strong friendship during, and after basketball.
Russell elaborated that people do not necessarily need a common background to be friends. Russell was a black man from Louisiana and the California Bay area. Auerbach was a white Jew raised in New York City. Russell was reserved, pensive, and articulate. Auerbach was brash and often used street language.
Yet the two men formed a deep bond as they deeply respected each other. This is a book worth reading.