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Bob Cousy

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | 2008 | Copyright

Bob Cousy (Robert Joseph Cousy) , 1928-, American basketball player, b. New York City. During his career with the Boston Celtics (1951-63), Cousy established a reputation as the National Basketball Association's finest backcourt player, a brilliant playmaker of innovative passing and dribbling skills. He played in 12 league all-star games, was the league's most valuable player in 1954 and 1957, and was an integral part of six championship teams. He later coached at Boston College (1963-69) and with the NBA's Cincinnati Royals (later the Kansas City-Omaha Kings; 1969-73).

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