The 1962-63 season was a remarkable year for the Boston Celtics, as they won their fifth straight NBA championship and the sixth overall. This season was particularly notable for the presence of two Celtics legends, Bob Cousy and John Havlicek. Cousy, who had announced his retirement at the end of the season, was the team's first superstar, coming from Holy Cross as an NCAA champion. He would end his career as the Celtics captain, a six-time NBA champ, 12-time All-NBA, 13-time All-Star, 1957 league MVP, eight-time league assists leader, and a Hall of Famer. Havlicek, who was the ninth overall pick from Ohio State, was also a key player for the team, playing 16 seasons and becoming the franchise's career scoring leader with 26,395 points. He would play eight seasons with the Celtics, becoming the team's captain and winning eight NBA championships, including eight in a row in the Finals. The team's success was led by their dominant performance in the regular season, where they posted the league's best record at 58-22. Bill Russell was voted the league MVP for the third straight year and fourth overall, and was joined by Cousy and Tommy Heinsohn as All-NBA choices. The highlight of the regular season was on St. Patrick's Day, when Cousy was honored before his retirement. The arena fell silent until a loud fan boomed out, "We love ya, Cooz!" Ever since, fans at similar sports ceremonies have tried to match that moment with their own shouts. The Celtics' success in the playoffs was also impressive, as they defeated the Cincinnati Royals in the Eastern playoffs, with Oscar Robertson hitting Boston with a triple-double. The team's dominance was a testament to their strong team chemistry and leadership, and marked a significant moment in the history of the Boston Celtics.