Henry McCarthy
Boston Celtics Assistant Coach | BAA & NBA Coach
Henry McCarthy served as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics during the 1948-1949 and 1949-1950 seasons.
McCarthy worked under head coach Alvin “Doggie” Julian during both seasons as the Celtics continued building through the early years of the franchise.
Historical Celtics coaching records list McCarthy for two seasons as an assistant. Detailed biographical information about his professional basketball career is limited in surviving league records.
- Overall Coaching Record: Assistant Coach (No BAA/NBA Head Coaching Record)
Coaching Career
Henry McCarthy joined the Boston Celtics coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Alvin “Doggie” Julian for the 1948-1949 season.
Boston finished the 1948-1949 season with a 25-35 record, placing fifth in the BAA Eastern Division and missing the playoffs.
McCarthy returned for the 1949-1950 season, the first season after the BAA and NBL merger created the NBA. The Celtics finished 22-46 and again missed the playoffs.
The 1949-1950 season became McCarthy’s final documented season as a BAA/NBA assistant coach.
Notable Players Coached
- George Kaftan
- 1947 NCAA Champion
- 1947 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2× Consensus Second-Team All-American
- Tony Lavelli
- 1949 Consensus First-Team All-American
- 3× Consensus All-American at Yale