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Celtics Honor Legends: Wilkins, James, and Riebe Remembered

7/26/2025

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On this day in Celtics history, the legendary Dominique Wilkins joined Boston in 1994, dazzling fans with an average of 17.8 points in his lone season. The memory of Mike James, who contributed 10.7 points in 2003, lingers, alongside the heartfelt remembrance of Mel Riebe, who played 81 games before his passing in 1977.

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On this day in Celtics history, the legendary Dominique Wilkins joined Boston in 1994, dazzling fans with an average of 17.8 points in his lone season. The memory of Mike James, who contributed 10.7 points in 2003, lingers, alongside the heartfelt remembrance of Mel Riebe, who played 81 games before his passing in 1977.