Conversation so far:
When did Red Auerbach die?
Auerbach died of a heart attack on October 28, 2006.
Did he have a funeral?
Auerbach was interred in Falls Church, Virginia at King David Memorial Gardens within National Memorial Park on October 31, 2006.
Did he have heart problems before he died?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
the Boston Red Sox honored Auerbach at their April 20, 2007 game against the New York Yankees.

Question: what was he honored for?
Self-contained rewrite: what was Red Auerbach honored for?