Every Celtic Who Had His Jersey Retired, Ranked
These Boston Celtics players have all had their numbers retired. After making a big impact while playing for the team, players such as Jo Jo White and Larry Bird had their jerseys retired. But not every player in the NBA gets their jersey retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Which of these athletes are the greatest Boston Celtics players? Keep in mind that this list is only for players on the Boston Celtics with retired numbers. Coaches and managers have had their jerseys retired as well but we're here to determine the best Boston Celtics players that have had their jersey number honored in this way.
Although these are undoubtedly great players, not all of them have been voted into the Basketball Hall of Fame despite having their numbers honored. The Boston Celtics players that have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame are noted below. Vote up the Boston Celtics players with retired jerseys that you think made the biggest contribution to the team.
Number: 6
Years with franchise: 1956–1969
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 33
Years with franchise: 1979–1992
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 17
Years with franchise: 1962–1978
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 32
Years with franchise: 1980–1993
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 14
Years with franchise: 1950–1963
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Number: 10
Years with franchise: 1969–1979
Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.