Boston Celtics Preseason 1946-1991

Updated Tenth Edition May 2022

The ninth edition of the most complete reference for Boston Celtics preseason history contains box scores for 409 of 426 preseason games played by the Celtics from 1946 through 1991, a partial list of preseason intrasquad games, training camp locations, and opening day/night rosters.

New to this edition: eight new box scores and updates to seven others.

Maps of selected preseason schedules
(Scroll or use buttons at upper left to zoom, Click and drag to move around the map, Click on flags for individual game details)

1947 The first preseason games
1955 Touring New England with the Royals
1959 Touring New England with the Lakers
1960 Heading west with the new Los Angeles Lakers
1968 Bill Russell’s final preseason
1973 Early 70’s: Fewer games and ABA opponents
1979 Larry Bird’s debut
1990 A visit to Skydome