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In 1962, the Boston Celtics achieved a monumental feat by becoming the first NBA team to win 60 games in a season, wrapping up with a 60-22 record. Led by Tom Sanders 30 points and 26 rebounds, and Bill Russells 26 points and 37 rebounds, they secured the victory over the Syracuse Nationals. This record stood for three years until the Celtics broke it with 62 wins in the 1964-65 season, winning their fifth consecutive title. Jack Waldron, born on this day in 1912, served as Celtics president from 1965-67 and 1968-70, including negotiating the teams purchase. Today also marks the birthday of former Celtics big man Tristan Thompson, born in 1991, who played 54 games for the team in 2020-21.

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