[1] After considering several team names, including Whirlwinds, Unicorns, and Olympics, Brown opted for Celtics.
[2] He hoped to grab the attention of Boston's large Irish American population.
John Davis "Honey" Russell was hired as the first Celtics coach, and the team soon began its inaugural season, losing its first game 59–53 to the Providence Steamrollers.
[3] Roster On November 5, the Celtics played their first game at the Boston Arena in front of 4,329 fans.
[4] The game would be delayed for an hour when the wooden backboard was damaged after a practice dunk during warm-ups.