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Hall of Fame coach Bill Fitch dies, led Celtics to '81 title

Fitch coached for 25 seasons in the NBA, starting with the expansion Cleveland Cavaliers in 1970. He was Larry Bird's first pro coach with Boston in 1979, won a title with the Celtics in 1981 and spent time with Houston, New Jersey and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Feb 3, 2022, 2:10 PM

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