Boston Celtics celebrate birthdays of Bruce Bowen and Rick Brunson

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Boston Celtics celebrate birthdays of Bruce Bowen and Rick Brunson
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On June 14, the Boston Celtics recognize the birthdays of former players Bruce Bowen and Rick Brunson. Bowen, born in 1970, had a brief but impactful career with the Celtics, known for his defensive skills and defensive prowess, earning an All-Defensive Second Team selection. Brunson, born in 1972, played only seven games for Boston, having gone undrafted after college. Also celebrating a birthday is guard Jerry Kelly, born in 1918, who was part of the Celtics' inaugural season in 1946-47.

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  • Bruce Bowen born in 1970, played two seasons with Celtics.
  • Rick Brunson born in 1972, managed seven games for Celtics.
  • Jerry Kelly celebrated his birthday today, played in 1946-47.
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Bruce Bowen was born in Merced, California, in 1970.

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