If you read the comment section of this blog you are aware that an anonymous commenter wants to hear about the Celtics. So who am I to disappoint my readers. The Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association have won more championships than any other team. From their first in 1957 to number 16 in 1986, the Celtics tradition of winning championships has stood the test of time. Yes 16 Championships in 29 years or better than one every other year. The names of the players that won those Championships are spoken with the same reverence you would think it was the litany of the Saints. From Cousy, Russell, Heinsohn, and Havlicek in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s to Bird, Parish and McHale in the 1980’s the Celtics ruled the hardwood. The man that had his finger in all of this was the cigar smoking Arnold "Red" Auerbach. Red was hired to coach the Celtics in 1950, in 1966 Auerbach moved into the front office and built the empire that the Celtics became. When the NBA celebrated its 50th anniversary by unveiling the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history, in 1996-97, 13 were former members of the Boston Celtics. The 13 combined, 10 MVP awards, three Finals MVP awards and three Rookie of the Year awards, proving the Boston Celtics to be one of the most legendary franchises in all of sports. Every legendary sports team play upon hallowed ground with something that sets it apart from all the rest. The Yankee Stadium facade, the ivy covered walls of Wrigley, Fenway’s green monster. The Boston Garden had the parquet. The New Jersey Nets tried to copy it, it’s not the same. Even in the new home of the Celtics, (insert name of bank here) Center, the floor doesn’t look the same, maybe that has something to do with winning number 17?








We will be getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day this evening. Mike’s girlfriend has never seen “The Quiet Man”. So tonight we are viewing this classic movie for the first time this holiday season, I’m sure it won’t be the last time. So what are the best movies about or involving the Irish. If you say "Darby O’Gill and the Little People", leave right now and don’t ever come back!
If the Quiet Man is number one on everyone's list( as it should be), what are the rest of the top ten? Add your comments and let’s see what kind of list everyone can come up with. Remember to tell why each was chosen and defend your choices. I will post the results next Sunday.
Some to think about:
The Departed
Finnian's Rainbow
The Informer
The Field
Michael Collins
The Crying Game
Intermission
The Matchmaker
Waking Ned Devine
The Brylcreem Boys
Into the West
Ryan's Daughter
The Brothers McMullen
The Devil's Own
Bloody Sunday
This is just a short list. Take your time, there are a lot to choose from.