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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chris_FordChris Ford - Wikipedia

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   Chris Ford. Christopher Joseph Ford (January 11, 1949 – January 17, 2023) was an American professional basketball player and head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed " The Mad Bomber ", [1] [2] Ford played most of his NBA career on the Detroit Pistons, before finishing his playing career at the Boston Celtics.

   • Playing career: 1972–1982
   • NBA draft: 1972: 2nd round, 17th overall pick

   • College: Villanova (1969–1972)

2. cdn.nba.com › news › chris-ford-dies-at-74Chris Ford, former NBA player and coach, dies at 74

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Chris Ford won an NBA championship with the Celtics as a player (1981) and 2 more as an assistant coach (1984 and '86). (AP) — Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced Wednesday in a statement.

3. www.nytimes.com › basketball › chris-ford-deadChris Ford, Who Made a 3-Point Mark in the N.B.A., Dies at 74

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Christopher Joseph Ford was born on Jan. 11, 1949, in Atlantic City, N.J. He helped take Villanova to three N.C.A.A. tournament appearances, including a trip to the 1971 national championship game ...

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5. apnews.com › article › boston-celtics-nba-sportsChris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced Wednesday in a statement. He was 74. The family revealed the death through the Celtics. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford died ...

6. www.cbsnews.com › boston › newsChris Ford, former Celtics player and coach, dead at 74

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Chris Ford, who made the NBA's first three-pointer and won three championships with the Celtics, passed away due to heart failure. He coached the Celtics, Bucks, Clippers, and 76ers after his playing career.

7. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsChris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced ...

8. www.espn.com › nba › storyFormer NBA player, coach Chris Ford dies at age 74 - ESPN

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   Jan 18, 2023 · Chris Ford won three championships with the Celtics as a player and later coached the Pistons and the Knicks. He was also a broadcaster and a scout for the NBA.