The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball ...

Drafted by Boston in 1956, the Kentucky native had played in minor leagues for several years before joining Boston for what ...

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Ford wore only jersey No. 42 and put up 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 ...

In a neat wrinkle of history, the 3 came in the same game Boston icon Larry Bird made his NBA debut in 1979. Ford would go on to win a title with the Celtics in 1981, and after getting into coaching ...