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	NBA.com: John Havlicek Bio
		The child of Czechoslovakian immigrants, Havlicek was born in the small town of Martins Ferry, Ohio, home to coal miners and steel workers.
		Havlicek turned his attention to the Celtics, who had taken him with the last pick of the first round.
		Havlicek, whose nickname, Hondo, was inspired by the John Wayne movie of the same name, led a Celtics comeback during the early 1970s.
	www.nba.com /history/players/havlicek_bio.html (2151 words)

	Encyclopedia: John Havlicek
		John J. Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is an American former professional basketball player, thought to be one of the best NBA players in history, especially in defense.
		Even though Havlicek is considered one of the best players in NBA history, he was mostly overlooked as a college player because he was on the same team as Jerry Lucas at Ohio State University.
		John M. â€œJohnnyâ€ Most (June 15, 1923 â€“ January 3, 1993) was an American sports announcer known primarily as the raspy radio voice of the Boston Celtics basketball team from 1953 to 1990.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/John-Havlicek (497 words)

	NBA History: John Havlicek Bio
		Havlicek turned his attention to the Celtics, who had taken him with the last pick of the first round.
		Havlicek's youthful physical intensity was like a shot of adrenaline for the aging team.
		Havlicek, whose nickname, Hondo, was inspired by the John Wayne movie of the same name, led a Celtics comeback during the early 1970s.
	www.wolves.org /history/players/havlicek_bio.html (2170 words)

	John "Hondo" Havlicek Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		John "Hondo" Havlicek combined his running ability and endurance to establish a style of constant movement on offense and defense that frustrated opponents and added to the Boston Celtics' magic.
		When Havlicek arrived in Boston, the Celtics were fresh off their fourth consecutive championship, the team was loaded with future Hall of Famers, and it appeared the six-foot-five Havlicek didn't have a true position in the NBA.
		Havlicek will forever be remembered for stealing an inbound pass in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers that preserved Boston's 110-109 victory.
	www.hoophall.com /halloffamers/Havlicek.htm (727 words)

	Hire John Havlicek for Motivational Speaking Engagements, Autograph Signings and Corporate Events
		John "Hondo" Havlicek combined his running ability and endurance to establish a style of constant movement on offense and defense that frustrated opponents and added to the Boston Celtics' magic.
		When Havlicek arrived in Boston, the Celtics were fresh off their fourth consecutive championship, the team was loaded with future Hall of Famers, and it appeared the six-foot-five Havlicek didn't have a true position in the NBA.
		Havlicek will forever be remembered for stealing an inbound pass in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers that preserved Boston's 110-109 victory.
	www.motivational-celebrity-speakers.com /players/johnhavlicek.html (449 words)

	Charity Navigator - Bringing Celebrities, Fish and Checkbooks Together
		Havlicek was in for a cold, wet, miserable morning, facing high winds and pouring rain in a small boat with no cabin.
		Havlicek was the event's defending celebrity champion, a title awarded for the number of bluefish and striped bass caught.
		Havlicek has his own annual fishing and golfing charity event: the John Havlicek Celebrity Fishing Tournament for the Genesis Fund, a group in Canton, Mass., that raises money for children with birth defects.
	www.charitynavigator.org /index.cfm/bay/content.view/catid/64/cpid/174/print/1.htm (772 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / College / Men's basketball / Havlicek returns to Ohio State to see number retired (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Long before he became the pride of the Boston Celtics, John Havlicek moved north from a dingy Ohio River town to learn the game of basketball from coach Fred Taylor at Ohio State.
		Havlicek, a native of Lansing, Ohio, returned to Ohio State on Sunday to have his collegiate No. 5 retired during halftime ceremonies of the Buckeyes' game with No. 20 Wisconsin.
		Havlicek received a 30-second standing ovation from a capacity crowd at Value City Arena as he walked to midcourt before being introduced as "a player of perpetual motion...
	www.boston.com /sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2005/02/27/havlicek_returns_to_ohio_state_to_see_number_retired (733 words)

	John Havlicek
		John "Hondo" Havlicek is known to be as the best sixth man in NBA history, combined with his running ability and endurance that established a style of constant movement on offense and defense frustrated opponents and added to the Boston Celtics' magic.
		When Havlicek arrived in Boston, the Celtics were fresh off their fourth consecutive championship, the team was loaded with future Hall of Famers including himself who is in the Hall of Fame, and it appeared the six-foot-five Havlicek didn't have a true position in the NBA.
		Many people would not recognize Havlicek if they passed him on the streets as if they were to pass by Bill Russell or Larry Bird but as soon as they heard or saw the clip of him stealing that ball in the Conference finals, they would certainly remember his legacy.
	pubpages.unh.edu /~bpb3/project/jhav.html (431 words)

	John Havlicek St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture - Find Articles
		At 6 feet, 5 inches, Havlicek was able to play both guard and forward, using his size and strength to overpower smaller guards and his quickness to beat larger, slower forwards with drives to the basket and quick passes.
		Havlicek was the last player cut by the Browns, where he tried out as a wide receiver, which allowed him from that point on to devote himself solely to basketball.
		Havlicek, or "Hondo,;" as he came to be known by Celtics fans in an homage to the John Wayne movie of the same name, concluded his career as a leader and elder statesman for a younger generation of Celtics during championship campaigns in 1974 and 1976, both of which offered a number of memorable moments.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_bio/ai_2419200521?lstpn=article_results&lstpc=search&lstpr=external&lstprs=other&lstwid=1&lstwn=search_results&lstwp=body_middle (896 words)

	NBA.com: John Havlicek Summary
		John Havlicek Known for clutch performances in big games, Havlicek posted impressive numbers during his illustrious 16-year career.
		Known for clutch performances in big games, Havlicek posted impressive numbers during his illustrious 16-year career.
		In 1,270 regular-season games he scored 26,395 points and averaged 20.8 points to rank as the Celtics' all-time leading scorer and the sixth-highest scorer in NBA history.
	www.nba.com /history/players/havlicek_summary.html (181 words)

	Scout.com: Havlicek Honored By Number Ceremony
		Basketball legend John Havlicek was back on campus at Ohio State Sunday to have his uniform No. 5 retired by the school at halftime of its game against Wisconsin.
		Havlicek, 64, now lives in Boston, where he was a star with the NBA’s Boston Celtics.
		Havlicek was joined for the center court ceremony by his wife, Beth; Taylor's wife, Eileen; former sports information director Marv Homan; his children, Chris Havlicek and Jill Buchanan; Chris' fiancee, Kim Boger; and Jill's son, Walker.
	ohiostate.scout.com /2/355483.html (1091 words)

	St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: John Havlicek
		Perhaps it is ironic that Havlicek is so famed for a single play, for his career was marked by a longevity and consistency which few players in NBA history have been able to match.
		Nonetheless, Havlicek's versatility and athletic ability was so great that he was drafted by both the National Football League's Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the NFL draft and the Celtics in the first round of the NBA draft following his graduation from OSU in 1962.
		Havlicek was the last player cut by the Browns, where he tried out as a wide receiver, which allowed him from that point on to devote himself solely to basketball.
	www.findarticles.com /g1epc/bio/2419200521/p1/article.jhtml (908 words)

	Luxury Golf & Travel Magazine - Golf Celebrity Profile: John Havlicek
		Until they figure out a way to squeeze them into day planners and Palm Pilots, no one will be able to figure out a way to schedule a good time for daydreams.
		It was a 1970 Cadillac convertible-the last year, I would learn, they made a convertible DeVille-in mint condition with a white ragtop and a paint job stolen right from center court of the Boston Garden.
		As the right foot almost went through the brake and the floorboard, I noticed the unmistakable smiling face of John Havlicek.
	www.luxurygolfandtravel.com /celebrity_profile_havlicek.html (143 words)

	1-On-1 Free Basketball Game - Game Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Havlicek and Martinez are close enough to dance but neither is in the mood.
		John Havlicek is in the left inside of the court.
		Havlicek bites on the fake to the left, and Martinez widens his path to the hoop.
	basketball-game.com /games/wwgam2768.shtml (3025 words)

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		John: concerned on approving something now which we may have to take back when we consider coverage.
		John: it is strange if there are properties with non-deterministic patterns - sooner or later something must happen (?) Koushik: can fairness and safety properties not be written as constraints?
		John: sounds like they can based on what Surrendra said.
	www.eda.org /sv-ac/Minutes/svac_110303.txt (650 words)

	1-On-1 Free Basketball Game - Game Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		John Havlicek (Managed by Eric LeBeau) is from none with a record of 55 / 46.
		John Havlicek is in the top right outside of the court.
		Havlicek bites on the fake to the right, and Martinez widens his path to the hoop.
	basketball-game.com /games/wwgam0163.shtml (2163 words)

	John Havlicek -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		John Havlicek (born April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, (A midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region) Ohio) is a former American basketball player, thought to be one of the best (Click link for more info and facts about NBA) NBA players in history, especially in defense.
		He was inducted as a member of the (Click link for more info and facts about Basketball Hall of Fame) Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.
		Even though Havlicek is considered one of the best players in NBA history, he was mostly overlooked as a college player because he was on the same team as (Click link for more info and facts about Jerry Lucas) Jerry Lucas at (A university in Columbus, Ohio) Ohio State University.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/john_havlicek.htm (250 words)

	The Capital Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Havlicek, a proud member of that '60 title club and two national runner-up squads, went on to win eight NBA championships with the Boston Celtics.
		Havlicek was the fifth Ohio State basketball player to have a playing number retired, joining Jerry Lucas (No. 11), Jimmy Jackson (No. 22), the late Gary Bradds (No. 35) and Katie Smith (No. 30).
		Havlicek was a defensive player of the year for the Buckeyes but he was never a national player of the year at Ohio State.
	www.madison.com /tct/sports/uw/basketball/men/index.php?ntid=30248&ntpid=2 (1109 words)

	catching up with John Havlicek - Boston.com - Celtics - Sports
		John Havlicek’s famous steal in the 1965 playoffs ("Havlicek stole the ball!") was just one (albeit the most important one) of his highlights during a Hall of Fame career with the Boston Celtics that spanned 16 seasons (1962-78) and featured eight NBA titles.
		Havlicek joined the Celtics as a first-round draft pick out of Ohio State, where he enjoyed similar success.
		Havlicek was drafted in the seventh-round by the Cleveland Browns
	www.boston.com /sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2005/05/16/sweet_16_seasons (984 words)

	Sports: The Cincinnati Post
		COLUMBUS -- Long before he became the pride of the Boston Celtics, John Havlicek moved north from a dingy Ohio River town to learn the game of basketball from coach Fred Taylor at Ohio State.
		In his years with the Buckeyes, Havlicek teamed with Jerry Lucas, Mel Nowell and Larry Siegfried to go 78-6, win the 1960 national championship and finish second to the University of Cincinnati the next two seasons.
		Havlicek, a native of Lansing, Ohio, returned to Ohio State on Sunday to have his collegiate No. 5 retired during halftime ceremonies of the Buckeyes' game with No. 20 Wisconsin, which the Badgers won 64-56.
	www.cincypost.com /2005/02/28/osuhoop02-28-2005.html (315 words)

	Augusta Georgia: sports@ugusta: Havlicek recalls Niekro's humble beginnings 8/1/97
		The population's about 1,100 now, which makes it a metropolis compared to the time John Havlicek was growing up there, right across the street from Phil Niekro.
		Which explains why Havlicek, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983, will be in Cooperstown Sunday when his pal, Niekro, goes into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
		Those days are vivid in Havlicek's memory and that's why the day after Niekro was elected to the Hall of Fame, he was making arrangements to be there for his buddy.
	www.augustachronicle.com /stories/080297/spo_niekro.html (619 words)

	Havlicek, John -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Tall, soft-spoken John Tyler was never expected to be president of the United States.
		John F. Kennedy is still considered one of the most popular U.S. presidents.
		Learn about the Presidency of John Adams, who was the second man to hold the office of U.S. President and the first to occupy the newly constructed White House.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9039589?tocId=9039589 (682 words)

	John Havlicek HONDO CLASSIC Poster - Boston Celtics, c.1975 - Photofile Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		There was his series-clinching steal in Game 7 of the 1965 Eastern Division Finals ("Havlicek stole the ball!!!"); his 40-point performance in Game 7 of the 1968 Eastern Division Finals; and, of course, his game-saving shot at the end of double overtime in the 1976 NBA Finals vs. Phoenix.
		Bridging the generations between Bob Cousy and Larry Bird, Havlicek will always be remembered as one of the greatest Boston sports heroes of all time.
		This amazing poster, a SportsPosterWarehouse.com exclusive, features Havlicek during the second championship era of his career, the mid-1970s, when he was the inspirational veteran who led JoJo White, Paul Silas, Dave Cowens, Don Nelson, and the rest of the team to glory in 1974 and 1976.
	www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/havlicekpf.htm (352 words)

	Ohio State to Retire Havlicek's No. 5 in 2004-05 :: A date has not been set for the ceremony.
		COLUMBUS, Ohio-John Havlicek, who lettered from 1960-62 for the Ohio State men's basketball team and later starred for the NBA's Boston Celtics, will be back on campus during the 2004-05 Ohio State men's basketball season to celebrate the retirement of his No. 5 jersey.
		Havlicek helped the Buckeyes to three-consecutive trips to the NCAA Final Four and three national championship games during his career.
		Havlicek is the fourth Ohio State men's basketball player to have his number retired.
	ohiostatebuckeyes.collegesports.com /sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030704aaa.html (345 words)

	CELTICS: 40 Years Later... It’s Still The ’Steal’
		Friday, April 15, 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of former Boston Celtics captain and Hall of Famer John Havlicek's famous steal of April 15, 1965Game 7 of the NBA Division Finals at the Boston Garden, the Celtics hosting their arch-rivals the Philadelphia 76ers.
		Added Havlicek's coach jokingly, "He got more publicity out of that steal than the guys that steal from banks." But then on a serious note, Auerbach went on to say, "John played it very well.
		John knew the wire was there, they knew the wire was there but they couldn't throw it too far out because it would have to have a higher arc and if they threw it in with a higher arc then they would end up hitting the wire.
	www.phoenix-suns.com /celtics/history/HavStoleBall40.html (934 words)

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