Bill Sharman Profession: NBA Guard Nationality: American Biography: Best known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, partnering with Bob Cousy in what some consider the greatest backcourt duo of all time. He is credited with introducing the morning shootaround, and was a 10-time NBA Champion. Born: May 25, 1926 Birthplace: Abilene, Texas, USA Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Tiger Star Sign: Gemini Died: October 25, 2013 (aged 87) Cause of Death: Stroke Historical Events 1955-01-18 5th NBA All-Star Game, Madison Square Garden NYC: East beats West, 100-91; MVP: Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics, G 1956-11-22 Boston shooting guard Bill Sharman hits 10 free throws in Celtics 101-78 over Philadelphia Warriors at Philadelphia Civic Center 1956-12-27 Bill Sharman (Boston) ends NBA free throw streak of 55 games 1959-03-18 Boston Celtic's Bill Sharman begins record of 56 straight free-throws 1959-04-09 Bill Sharman hits a NBA record 56 consecutive foul shot Famous Basketball PlayersJohn Havlicek Kawhi Leonard Lonzo Ball Robert Parish Walt Frazier Willis Reed