Government Center in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Arnold "Red" Auerbach
Boston Celtics
Inspirational leader of the Boston Celtics.
As an outstanding coach and general manager he helped bring 15 World Championships to Boston.
A member of the Hall of Fame, he has exceeded every record for consistent sports achievement.
When measured against all standards of success, Red Auerbach stands alone for directing the Boston Celtics to more championships than any other team in any sport.
He has made the name of Boston synonymous with winning.
Erected 1985 by The Red Auerbach Fund of the Boston Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 42° 21.6′ N, 71° 3.248′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Government Center. It is on South Market Street west of John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 S Market St, Boston MA 02109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bill Rodgers (here, next to this marker); Larry "Legend" Bird (a few steps from this marker); Spinosaurus (within shouting distance of this marker); Bent 38 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Custom House (about 300 feet away); Custom House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Custom House (about 300 feet away); The Waterfront Then and Now / The Custom House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

