This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2011
Red's 1961 season, in which he coached the Boston Celtics to their third consecutive championship, was recognized by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Inc. with the presentation of this 7" tall, 7 7/8" in diameter, decorative silver plated trophy. Engraved on the side is the inscription "PRO BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR - 1961 WINNER OF WORLDS TITLE RED AUERBACH BOSTON CELTICS Presented by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Inc.". The Touchdown Club's emblem appears at center. Includes a letter of provenance from the Auerbach estate.