Key Events in Boston Celtics History: Birthdays and Film Release
Today in Boston Celtics history: Olynyk, Pruitt, Foley born; Celtic Pride debuts
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On this day in Boston Celtics history, notable players Kelly Olynyk and Gabe Pruitt were born, along with Jack Foley. Additionally, the film 'Celtic Pride' premiered in 1996, featuring a star-studded cast but receiving negative reviews.
- 01Kelly Olynyk, born in Toronto, Canada, played four seasons with the Celtics.
- 02Gabe Pruitt, born in Los Angeles, had a brief career with Boston after being drafted in 2007.
- 03Jack Foley, a Celtics player in the early 1960s, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- 04The film 'Celtic Pride' was released in 1996 but was poorly received by critics.
- 05All three players share their birthday with the film's release date.
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On this day in Boston Celtics history, three notable figures were born: Kelly Olynyk in 1991 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who played four seasons with the Celtics after being drafted 13th overall in 2013; Gabe Pruitt in 1986 in Los Angeles, California, who was selected 32nd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft but had a short stint with the team; and Jack Foley, born in 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts, who played five games for the Celtics in the 1962-63 season after being drafted 18th overall. Additionally, today marks the anniversary of the release of the film 'Celtic Pride' in 1996, featuring actors Dan Aykroyd and Damon Wayans, which was met with poor reviews despite its star cast.
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