John Havlicek’s name is synonymous with basketball greatness.
As one of the greatest winners the sport has ever seen, capturing an NCAA National Championship along with eight NBA titles with the Boston Celtics, Havlicek cemented his name as one of the most legendary figures ever to grace the hardwood during his playing career. However, he nearly wound up enjoying his professional athletic years on the gridiron rather than on the court.
A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Havlicek was a three-sport athlete at Bridgeport High School, competing in baseball, basketball and football before enrolling at Ohio State.