Tom Heinsohn

1934–2020 (age 86)

basketball player and coach

Biography

Tom Heinsohn, born in 1934, rose through the ranks of basketball to become both a celebrated player and a coach, endearing himself to teams and fans with his passion for the game and his unwavering loyalty. Beyond the hardwood, he was admired for mentoring young athletes and modeling sportsmanship in every challenge.

He passed away in 2020 and now rests at Saint Mary's Cemetery, where the sports world fondly remembers his impact on and off the court.

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