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John Havlicek was born on April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States and was credited as a basketball player. John Havlicek died on April 25, 2019, aged 79. Education on record includes Bridgeport High School and Ohio State University. Recorded honors include Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (1974). The listed height was 196 cm.
My Take
Havlicek is my idea of basketball nobility: a tireless small forward who gave all sixteen of his pro years to one team and walked away 8-0 in the Finals. What moves me isn't the trophy count but the temperament behind it. Coming out of a coal-country Ohio town, he turned relentless conditioning and unselfish hustle into a Hall of Fame career, capped by that legendary steal. He never seemed to chase the spotlight, just the win. In an era obsessed with individual highlight reels, his quiet, run-you-into-the-ground excellence feels like a lost art worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Havlicek
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ハブリチェック
- Reading
- じょん・はぶりちぇっく
- Born
- April 8, 1940 – April 25, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Bridgeport High School
- University
- Ohio State University
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Havlicek born?
Born April 8, 1940.
When did John Havlicek die?
Died April 25, 2019, aged 79.
Where was John Havlicek from?
John Havlicek was from Martins Ferry, Ohio, United States.
What did John Havlicek do?
John Havlicek worked as basketball player.
How tall was John Havlicek?
John Havlicek was 196 cm.
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