Boston Celtics history highlights several player debuts on November 1

On November 1, the Boston Celtics saw notable events in their history, beginning with Hall of Fame coach Arnold "Red" Auerbach coaching his first regular-season game in 1950, where the team lost 107-84 to the Fort Wayne Pistons. This game also marked the NBA debuts of Hall of Famers Bob Cousy, who scored 16 points, and Chuck Cooper, the first Black player drafted in the NBA, who added 9 points. Other debuts included Rajon Rondo in 2006, who logged 6 points in a loss to the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, and Antoine Walker in 1996 during a loss to the Chicago Bulls. Rick Fox debuted in a victory against the Charlotte Hornets in 1991. The day also coincides with the birthdays of several former Celtics players.

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