Sharp 12k gold Boston Celtics World Champions tie bar. This was presented to New England sportswriter Roger Barry, and features a nice green enamel shamrock on the front, surrounded by "Boston Celtics - 1959 World Champions". NRMT. Led by coach Red Auerbach and perennial All-Stars Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, the '59 Celtics compiled a fantastic 59-16 record on their way to winning the NBA finals in seven games over the St. Louis Hawks.