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cachukis

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7. My grandmother lived on Sigel Street in Worcester. Crompton park nearby.

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Tue Nov 10, 2020, 09:35 PM

Nov 2020

Watched the Cooz and Heine play with the Holy Cross kids in late 50's or early 60's. Emulated his hook shot. Showed it off years later at my high school gym with the basketball team. Took three shots from the corner, but made one. The kids asked where that came from. I told them about Heinson.

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Tommy Heinson R.I.P. [View all] bluescribbler Nov 2020 OP

He was a legend in New England. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #1

I'm sure Cooz knows. bluescribbler Nov 2020 #3

He lived three houses away from me when coaching the Celtics to championships... regnaD kciN Nov 2020 #6

Broadcaster, HOF Player and Coach...an amazing life! Docreed2003 Nov 2020 #2

I wouldn't be surprised bluescribbler Nov 2020 #4

Very true... Docreed2003 Nov 2020 #5

My grandmother lived on Sigel Street in Worcester. Crompton park nearby. cachukis Nov 2020 #7