Boston legends Red Auerbach, Bill Russell and Bob Ryan on Celtics mystique

Quite a lot of ink has been spilled over the decades on the Celtics mystique, with many a sportswriter trying to convey an understanding of what it meant to be a part of — or up against — the Boston Celtics. With 18 titles to their name, a large part is the history and glory of playing underneath those banners.

But it encompasses more than that if you ask the men who built it. Legendary Boston beat reporter Bob Ryan did exactly that once upon a time, sitting down with Celtics legends Arnold “Red” Auerbach and Bill Russell to talk about the air of invincibility, deep roots and togetherness that is in part that fabled quality.

To hear Red and Bill break down exactly what the Celtics mystique is, check out this clip from the vault of our friends over at CLNS Media, embedded below.

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