Arnold Auerbach Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Last College: George Washington Position: Guard Experience: 1937-40

George Washington: Arnold "Red" Auerbach was a star guard for George Washington, helping the Colonials compile a 39-18 record during his career. He was labeled as a defensive specialist, but also led GW in scoring as team captain his senior season.

Auerbach earned his bachelor's degree in 1940 and master's degree a year later at GW before embarking on one of the most successful careers in professional sports history. He spent three years as a player and four years as a coach in the Basketball Association of America, then a year as coach of the NBA's Tri-Cities Blackhawks before being named head coach of the Boston Celtics in 1950.

During 16 seasons as Boston's coach, Auerbach led the Celtics to nine NBA titles - including a record eight consecutive from 1959-66. He then served as Boston's general manager from 1966-84 and team president and vice chairman from 1984 until his death in 2006, capturing an additional seven NBA titles during his time in the Celtics' front office. His combined 16 titles make him the most decorated team official in NBA history.

He remained a GW basketball season ticket holder until his death in 2006, and a banner and red seat honor him inside the Charles E. Smith Center.