John Havlicek. Photo: Reuters

Former forward of “Boston” John Havlicek died at the age of 79 years, the press service of the club.

Basketball player played for the Celtics throughout his career in the NBA from 1962 to 1978.

Havlicek has won eight titles of champion NBA, more his trophy he won two other player of “Boston” – bill Russell and Sam Jones.

After a career Havlicek Boston withdrew from circulation his number 17.