On this day: Celtic legend John Havlicek born; coach Dave Cowens axed

On this day, legendary Boston forward John Havlicek was born, and Celtics luminary Dave Cowens was fired as head coach.

It was also on this date that legendary Celtics big man Dave Cowens was fired as coach by the team after going just 27-41 in the 1978-79 NBA season.

While one of the more successful Celtics players, it would be nearly 20 years before he got another shot at an NBA head coaching gig.

Unknown date 1970; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens (18) grabs a rebound over New York Knicks forward Dave DeBusschere (22) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports

That team was the 1996-97 Charlotte Hornets, with whom he registered a 54-28 record, saving face quite a bit after his first go-round.

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