The Godfather of the 3-pointer and a legendary ‘stache has died.
Celebrated NBA coach and player Chris Ford passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday because of a heart attack suffered earlier in the month, his family announced Wednesday.
As a player and coach, Chris Ford’s career spanned over a decade of Celtics basketball, and he made his mark every step of the way. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/1A6TRZUe4p
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 18, 2023
Ford won three titles as part of the Boston Celtics. His first championship came as a player in 1981 with the C’s.