Born March 17, 1959, in Eugene, Oregon, was Legendary Basketball Guard Danny Ainge. This hoops star was a BYU Cougars standout selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1981 NBA Draft. Ainge was an NBA All-Star in 1988 and won two NBA Titles. Danny also took the floor with the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and Phoenix Suns during his fifteen years playing in the NBA and later went into coaching.
Sports History
Danny Ainge NBA Star Guard and CoachThe Basketball Legacy of Danny Ainge
Ainge's playing style embodied hustle and heart. Undersized yet relentlessly competitive, he earned the nickname "The Microwave" for his ability to instantly heat up a game with his scoring bursts. While never averaging over 20 points a season, his clutch performances in high-pressure situations were legendary. He famously hit a game-winning three-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1984 playoffs, a shot that cemented his place in Celtics lore.
Following his playing career, Ainge's shrewd basketball mind shone through. He transitioned seamlessly into the role of executive, first with the Phoenix Suns and later returning to his beloved Celtics as General Manager in 2003. He quickly gained a reputation for his bold trades and strategic maneuvering. Ainge masterminded the acquisitions of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, forming a "Big Three" that brought the 2008 NBA championship back to Boston, ending a 22-year title drought.
Throughout his tenure, Ainge continued to wheel and deal, accumulating draft picks and building a sustainable contender. He drafted future stars like Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, and Jayson Tatum, ensuring the Celtics remained competitive for over a decade. Even after stepping down as GM in 2021, Ainge remained with the organization as President of Basketball Operations, guiding the franchise through yet another rebuild.
May 3 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 9 - 5 - 12 - 21 - 44 - 6 - 8 - 16 - 23 May 3, 1936 - A big event in New York Yankee history occurred. Number 9, Joe DiMaggio ...
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May 2 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 4 May 2, 1876 - Second baseman for the Chicago White Stockings, Ross Barnes hit the first home run in National League history...
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May 1 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 3 - 23 - 1 - 4 May 1, 1884 - The Toledo Blue Stockings made history by signing catcher Moses Fleetwood Walker. It doesn't...
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April 30 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 4 - 17 - 6 - 22 - 33 - 1 April 30, 1922 - Chicago White Sox pitcher Charlie Robertson, threw a perfect game as the...
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April 29 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 14 - 9 April 29, 1892 - Charlie Reilly of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes Major League Baseball's first pinch hitt...
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April 28 Numbers
Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore. 20 - 21 - 1 April 28, 1901 - Cleveland Blue's pitcher Bock Baker had a really bad day on the mound. The left hander gave&...
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