On this day in Boston Celtics history, we celebrate the birthdays of two legends: KC Jones and Bill Sharman. Jones, born in 1932 in Taylor, Texas, was drafted by the Celtics in 1956, alongside Bill Russell, contributing to eight NBA championships during his nine seasons with the franchise. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, later coaching the team to two additional titles in the 1980s. Inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1989, his legacy remains significant in Celtics lore.

Bill Sharman, born in 1926 in Abilene, Texas, played for the Celtics from 1951 to 1961, winning four championships and earning eight All-Star selections. His impressive tenure included averaging 18.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Sharman's contributions to the Celtics, both as a player and his later coaching career, solidified his status as a key figure in the team's history.