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Thomas Ernest "Satch" Sanders (born November 8, 1938) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played his entire professional career as a power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Thomas “Satch” Sanders was one of the great defensive forwards in basketball. A Helms Foundation First Team All-America at NYU, Satch adapted to his new surroundings with the Boston Celtics by sacrificing his offensive skill set to contribute on the defensive end.
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Tom "Satch" Sanders, Class: 1960 Induction: 1977 Sport (s): Men's Basketball - All-American who led the Violets to the 1960 NCAA Final Four; later a 13-year.
Thomas Ernest "Satch" Sanders (born November 8, 1938) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played his entire professional career as a power forward for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Sanders won eight championships.
Sep 13, 2023 · Tom Sanders received the nickname “Satch,” and he became Satch Sanders for the remainder of his playing career. Sanders was a part of the history-making Celtics franchise and also made history in the college ranks. Satch became the first black head coach ever in the Ivy League and the eighth African-American head coach in NBA history.
Jul 8, 2009 · Satch Sanders started 13 seasons in the NBA, all with Red Auerbach’s Celtics, winning eight titles, third-most in NBA history. He played with Bill Russell and Bob Cousy and John Havlicek. He averaged 9.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
Aug 14, 2011 · BOSTON - The Boston Celtics increased their presence at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday when Tom “Satch” Sanders, one of the greatest winners of all time, was enshrined...
Aug 11, 2011 · This latest honor comes four years after Sanders was named the recipient of the John Bunn Award, which, other than outright enshrinement, is the most prestigious award the Hall of Fame...
Satch Sanders PF. Full Name: Tom Sanders. Born: Nov 8, 1938 (85 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: New York, New York. Nationality: United States. Height: 6-6 (198cm) Weight: 210 (95kg) Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent. Draft Entry: 1960 NBA Draft. Drafted: Round 1, Pick 8, Boston Celtics. Pre-Draft Team: NYU (Sr)
