Red Auerbach

•Red Auerbach, Boston Celtics coach, on how he tried to stop Oscar Robertson: "I told my players to hold their hands as high as possible and spread their fingers wider apart to get more reach. So Oscar shot between...

•Red Auerbach, Boston Celtic coach, after his Bob Cousy was described as the greatest contribution to Americana since the Statue of Liberty: "No comparison, she hasn't got the moves."

Exploring the ties that bound an NBA odd couple

When Uncle Sam calls, some say hell no, they won't go. When Kirk gives the word, Scotty beams him up. When Red Auerbach retires, Bill Russell becomes modern pro sports' first black head coach. When the year ends, the...