Boston Celtics celebrate birthdays of Bruce Bowen and Rick Brunson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Bruce Bowen, Rick Brunson born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, Bruce Bowen was born in Merced, California, in 1970.
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