Bob Ryan recalls unusual John Havlicek injury with the Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Bob Ryan shared a memorable injury story about John Havlicek, one of the most durable players in NBA history. Havlicek, renowned for his consistency, rarely missed games during his 16-season career with the Boston Celtics, playing no fewer than 76 regular-season games annually. Ryan's account highlights the ironman status of Havlicek, who occasionally faced health challenges despite his overall resilience. The conversation appears on the podcast 'Havlicek Stole the Pod.'
- •Bob Ryan discusses John Havlicek's durability in the NBA.
- •Havlicek rarely missed games over 16 seasons with the Celtics.
- •Ryan shares a peculiar injury story from Havlicek's career.
- •The narrative is featured on the podcast 'Havlicek Stole the Pod.'
- •Havlicek is remembered as a significant figure in Celtics history.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Ryan on a weird John Havlicek injury tale with the Boston Celtics
"Havlicek was the ironman of his era, rarely missing games over the course of his 16-season career.
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