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Jim Barnes passes away; Kenny Rollins celebrates birthday on September 14

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Jim Barnes passes away; Kenny Rollins celebrates birthday on September 14
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On September 14, 2002, Jim Barnes passed away at the age of 61. A former first overall pick in the 1964 NBA Draft, Barnes played for teams including the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics. While with the Celtics, he contributed to their championship run in 1969 after being traded from the Chicago Bulls. Also born on this date in 1923 was Kenny Rollins, a former Celtics point guard and product of the University of Kentucky, who was drafted by the Fort Wayne Pistons.

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  • •Jim Barnes passed away at 61 in 2002.
  • •Barnes was the first pick in the 1964 NBA Draft.
  • •He played for the Celtics during their 1969 championship.
  • •Kenny Rollins was born on this day in 1923.
  • •Rollins was drafted by the Fort Wayne Pistons but never played for them.
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Jim Barnes passed away at the age of 61 in 2002.

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