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Tommy Heinsohn, Longtime Boston Celtics Broadcaster and Coach, Dies at 86

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Tommy Heinsohn, a former player and coach for the Boston Celtics who later made his mark as a longtime broadcaster, has died.

He was 86.Heinsohn’s association with the Celtics spanned six decades, as both a player, coach and broadcaster for the team’s local TV games.

He has been the Celtics’ color commentator alongside Mike Gorman since 1981 and is a fan-favorite for his thick Boston accent, bombastic style and overly-partisan commentary.“We are immensely saddened by the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Tommy Heinsohn,” NBC Sports Boston, which airs Celtics games, said. “Like his time as a player and coach, Tommy also became a legend as a broadcaster over the past 39 years.

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