Obituary of Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach

Arnold Jacob “Red” Auerbach (born September 20, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York) was a coach and sportsperson who was best known for serving as the head coach of the American, National Basketball Association with the Boston Celtics from 1940 till 1966. Red died on October 28, 2006 and his death was reportedly because of heart attack. He died at age 89.

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Red Auerbach Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Auerbach, Red
Common Name: Red Auerbach
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: September 20, 1917
Age: 89 (at death)
Also Known As: Arnold
Occupations:
- Coach
- Sportsperson
Active Years: 1940-1966

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $19 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Red's Family Tree

Birth Name: Arnold Jacob Auerbach
Father: Hyman Auerbach (1891-1966)
Mother: Marie Auerbach (1894-1973)
Brother(s):

Victor Auerbach (1915-?)
Zangwell Z Auerbach (1921-2003)

Sister(s):

Florence Grossman (1925-1999)

Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Lewis (married 1941-divorced 2000)

Son(s):

Randy Auerbach

Daughter(s):

Nancy Auerbach

Death Notice:

Date: October 28 2006 at age 89
Place: Washington D. C., United States
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Interment: Buried on October 31, 2006 at King David Memorial Gardens in Falls Church, Virginia

Category Tags:

Coach Sportsperson American Born on September 20th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 89 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Red Auerbach was a basketball pioneer and coach who forever changed the game, leaving behind a lasting legacy and impact that will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

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