On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Boston big man Hank Finkel was born in Union City, New Jersey in 1942. Finkel was traded to the Celtics by the (then) San Diego Rockets (now, Houston) for cash considerations in 1969.
He soon became a regular part of the team’s rotation for some years, eventually winning a championship with Boston in 1974. Finkel averaged 4.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game over his six seasons with the team. He was released by Boston in November 1975. The New Jersey native remained a media presence in Massachusetts for some years to come, broadcasting for the team and SportsChannel.
He also opened his own office furniture store in Woburn.
