How Did John Havlicek Die? New Details On Death Of Legendary Celtics Player At 79
John Havlicek passed away on April 25th, 2019.
It's sad when you say goodbye to anyone you know, for good, but the people in Boston have experienced a loss that truly hits home, John Havlicek. A man who has left his mark on basketball history, a man who has had great battles with other basketball stars, and has held records that solidify his greatness. How did John Havlicek die? Let's take a look at his story.
1. His early life
Born and raised in Ohio, he graduated from Bridgeport high school to play college basketball at Ohio State University. He tried out for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL but ultimately stuck to basketball as his passion.
2. Basketball Statistics
John Havlicek, someone in the basketball world who was known to be a hustler, someone who never got tired, someone who took his team to 8-0 in the finals, took his last breath on April 25th. He suffered from Parkinsons disease and died at the age of 79. Havlicek played 16 seasons in the NBA, was an 8-time NBA champion, a 13-time all-star, the Celtics all-time leading scorer and a 1984 Hall of Fame inductee.
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