November 2004
Red Auerbach is Telling Stories
Legendary basketball coach and GW alumnus Red Auerbach was back on campus
Oct. 25 for a special Smith Center reception marking the release of a
new book he co-authored with bestselling sports writer John Feinstein.
The book, Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game, recounts
Auerbachs experiences in sports, from his childhood in Brooklyn
to winning a record nine NBA championships as head coach of the Boston
Celtics.
About 100 basketball fans, including Colonials season ticket holders and
GW community members, turned out for some face time with Auerbach and
Feinstein and to have their books signed.
Feinstein, who has written several books about the game of basketball,
including A Season on the Brink about college coaching legend Bobby
Knight, had high praise for Auerbach. Ive done 16 books now,
and I can honestly say that Ive never had more fun than with this
one, said Feinstein.
Send feedback to: bygeorge@gwu.edu
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