13-time NBA All-Star John Havlicek on the cover of Sports Illustrated on this day in 1966. The Celtics had just closed out the Lakers to secure their 8th straight title, sending Red Auerbach out on top in his final season as head coach. “Hondo” would appear on four more SI covers during his playing days, but none as iconic as this, his first.
Bremer played played 64 games for the 2002-03 Celtics, averaging 8.3ppg and was named to the All-Rookie 2nd team. I'm still in search of a 2002-03 Topps Chrome PSA graded rookie.