On this day in 1987, the Boston Celtics took Game 5 of the 1987 NBA Finals 123-108 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Bill Duffy left us.

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The Bucks won the game, 121-111, but the Celtics came back and won Game 7 and the series the following day. This photo was published in the May 16, 1987, Milwaukee Journal.

During his time suiting up for Boston, Minnifield wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 3.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

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During his time suiting up for Boston, Minnifield wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 3.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.