Updated Twelfth Edition January 2025
The twelfth edition of the most complete reference for Boston Celtics preseason history contains box scores for 412 of 426 preseason games played by the Celtics from 1946 through 1991, plus 23 box scores for games against semi-pro and amateur opponents plus some intrasquad games. It also includes training camp rosters and locations, and opening day/night rosters.
Twelfth edition includes changes/additions to the following box scores and one new box score:
10/6/1957
10/18/1958
10/6/1961
10/7/1961
10/15/1962
10/1/1964
10/8/1965
10/12/1965
9/24/1966
9/25/1971
10/2/1971 (New box score)
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 |