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Boston Celtics celebrate history with player birthdays and Davis re-signing

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Boston Celtics celebrate history with player birthdays and Davis re-signing
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On August 9, the Boston Celtics mark significant anniversaries, including the birth of Hall of Famer Bob Cousy in 1928. Cousy, who achieved great success with the Celtics, was later inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The day also commemorates former players Joel Anthony and Carlos Arroyo, along with ex-coach Ime Udoka. Additionally, the Celtics re-signed center Glen Davis to a two-year contract worth $6.5 million, following his contributions to the team, including a championship win in 2008. Davis previously played four seasons with Boston.

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  • •Bob Cousy was born on August 9, 1928, in Manhattan, NY.
  • •Former Celtics center Glen Davis re-signed on a two-year deal.
  • •Celtics celebrate birthdays of Joel Anthony and Carlos Arroyo.
  • •Ime Udoka, born in 1977, coached the Celtics before parting ways.
  • •Cousy won six championships and was a 13-time All-Star.
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  • 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Cousy, Anthony, Arroyo, Udoka born; Davis re-signs
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Boston point guard Bob Cousy was born.

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