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'HOPE': Red Auerbach Statue Outside Quincy Market Wearing Scrubs, Face Mask

BOSTON (CBS) -- Signs of hope have been popping up all over Boston amid the coronavirus pandemic. The newest one is on the statue of legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach.

Security at Quincy Market discovered early Wednesday morning that someone gave Auerbach a makeover appropriate for the times.

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The Red Auerbach wearing scrubs and a face mask (Courtesy Photo)

He's now wearing scrubs with the word "HOPE" on the back, and unable to take a puff from his famous "victory cigar" because he's now wearing a face mask.

 

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