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    Bob Cousy

    In what city was Bob Cousy born on August 9, 1928?The Great Bob Cousy

      New York City. Cousy was born in a tenement block on East 83rd Street in Manhattan. He spoke nothing but French the first five years of his life.

    Where did Cousy attend college?The Great Bob Cousy

      Holy Cross. Cousy was at Holy Cross from 1946 to 1950. His team won the NCAA Championship in 1947, and he was first team All-American in 1950.

    Which pro team drafted Cousy in 1950?The Great Bob Cousy

      Tri-Cities Blackhawks. Cousy was first drafted by Tri-Cities who then traded him to the Chicago Stags. The Stags folded, and he was drawn by the Celtics in a dispersal draft. He never played for either Tri-Cities or Chicago.

    Cousy's arrival with the Celtics coincided with Red Auerbach's arrival as coach of the Celtics?The Great Bob Cousy

      True. Both of these legendary Celtic figures arrived in Boston in 1950. Although Auerbach initially passed over Cousy in the 1950 draft, his arrival helped establish Auerbach and the Celtics as one of sports true dynasties.

    How many NBA championship teams did Cousy play on while with the Celtics?The Great Bob Cousy

      6. The Celtics won NBA championships in 1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963 while Cousy was playing there.

    In which year did Cousy win his only NBA MVP Award?The Great Bob Cousy

      1957. Cousy was the first "small man" to win the MVP award in the league's 10 year history.

    What year did Cousy retire from the Celtics?The Great Bob Cousy

      1963. Cousy retired from the NBA in 1963 at the peak of his career to spend more time with his wife and two daughters. His farewell ceremony became known as the "Boston Tear Party".

    Where did Cousy coach college basketball after his retirement from the Celtics?The Great Bob Cousy

      Boston College. Cousy coached at Boston College from 1963 through 1969. He led BC to three NIT appearances and two NCAA tournaments.

    Which team did Cousy coach in the NBA?The Great Bob Cousy

      Cincinnati Royals. Cousy coached the Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City Kings from 1969 to 1974. He compiled a 141-209 record in five pro coaching seasons.

    Cousy became a broadcaster for Celtics games upon his retirement from NBA coaching?The Great Bob Cousy

      True. Cousy became a broadcaster for the Celtics in 1974, and remained a mainstay for them over the airwaves for 25 years.

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