In a move that stunned the basketball world, the Boston Celtics yesterday named veteran center Dave Cowens player-coach of the floundering team, replacing former Harvard coach and ex-Celtic star Tom "Satch" Sanders.
The 30-year-old redhead from Florida State will be the second player-coach in the Celtics' 33-year history, taking the job almost nine years after Bill Russell ended his successful three-year term in the dual role.
Red Auerbach, team president and general manager, said yesterday Sanders will take on a front-office position.
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