Called “Mr. Clutch” by many of his peers, Sam Jones was one of the linchpins of the fabulous Boston juggernaut of the 1950s and 1960s. His uncannily accurate bank shots, lightning quickness, and cool demeanor helped the Celtics win 10 NBA Championships…
Pinpointing the most important shot Sam Jones hit in his career is a dilemma of the “choose your favorite child” variety. But a good place to start was one that came in Jones’ 12th and final season, in Game 4 of the 1969 championship series against the Lakers…
The greatest athletic deal-closer of the twentieth century is celebrated endlessly, his name floating atop every all-time championship list and dropped into every serious debate over who has exerted the greatest influence on their sport, his close personal friendships awash in celebrity…
Basketball legend Sam Jones turned 86 this week. On Monday, to be precise. This remarkable player was an irreplaceable part of the Boston Celtics dynasty during the 1950s and ’60s. It’s as good a time as any to recap his success story. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard turned pro in…
The Boston Celtics won 11 championships in a span of 13 years from 1957 to 1969, and while much of their success was driven by defensive anchor Bill Russell, equally important was the offensive prowess of the man known as “The Shooter” – Sam Jones…