The Boston Celtics make Russell the NBA's first black head coach. He not only coached during his final three seasons, he also played. Russell won two of his 11 NBA championships as a player-coach — which is unheard of today.
President Richard Nixon signs a proclamation declaring October 6 as National Coaches Day. It states: "Coaches are highly qualified teachers—in highly specialized fields. But more than that, they are friends and counselors who help instill in their players important attitudes that will serve them all their lives."
U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Coach Herb Brooks shocks the sports world buy guiding the Americans to a win over the heavily favored Soviet Union in a semifinal game. Brooks' team consists entirely of amateur players.
FlipGive becomes the first internationally certified "B Corporation," using its free team funding app to harness the power of business as a force for kids.
FlipGive reaches the $20 million mark for funds raised through its platform
