Boston Celtics sign Rubén Wolkowyski; notable birthdays today
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
On September 16, the Boston Celtics signed Rubén Wolkowyski as an unrestricted free agent. The Argentine center, who played seven games for the team in 2001-02, averaged 0.7 points per game during his brief tenure. Today also marks the birthdates of former players Bob Kinney, Dan Dickau, and Charlie Hoefer. Kinney played for the Celtics from 1949 to 1951, while Dickau was with the team in 2005. Additionally, it's the anniversary of the passing of ex-Celtics vice president Dave Gavitt in 2011, who was influential in NCAA basketball.
- •Celtics signed Rubén Wolkowyski as a free agent in 2001.
- •Wolkowyski played only seven games for the Celtics.
- •Bob Kinney, Dan Dickau, and Charlie Hoefer celebrate birthdays today.
- •Dave Gavitt passed away on this date in 2011.
- •Kinney averaged 10.8 points per game with the Celtics.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Wolkowyski signed; Dickau, Kinney, Hoefer born
"Today in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise signed Rubén Wolkowyski as an unrestricted free agent.
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