Celtics celebrate 1984 title anniversary and remember past players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
On June 12, Boston Celtics fans reflect on the team's 15th championship, won in 1984 against the Los Angeles Lakers in a decisive Game 7, ending 111-102. Cedric Maxwell was pivotal with 24 points, supported by Dennis Johnson and Larry Bird. Additionally, the franchise marks the hiring of Chris Ford as head coach in summer 1990 and remembers former players Adolph Hoefer and Jim Seminoff, who passed away on this date in 1983 and 2001, respectively.
- •Celtics secured their 15th championship in 1984.
- •Cedric Maxwell led Boston with 24 points in the finals.
- •Chris Ford was hired as head coach on this date in 1990.
- •Adolph Hoefer and Jim Seminoff passed away on June 12.
- •Larry Bird was named Finals MVP in the 1984 championship.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: 1984 title; hire Ford as coach; Seminoff, Hoefer pass
"Today in Boston Celtics history, the storied franchise secured their 15th championship.
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