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The Great Bob Cousy Trivia Quiz

Take this quiz about Robert Joseph "Bob" Cousy, the man many people believe changed basketball forever.

A multiple-choice quiz by vincegeorge. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vincegeorge

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,794

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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410

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what city was Bob Cousy born on August 9, 1928? Hint

New York City

Albany

Boston

Providence

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Cousy attend college? Hint

Boston College

Holy Cross

Harvard

Boston University

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which pro team drafted Cousy in 1950? Hint

Tri-Cities Blackhawks

New York Knicks

Boston Celtics

Chicago Stags

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Question 4 of 10

4. Cousy's arrival with the Celtics coincided with Red Auerbach's arrival as coach of the Celtics?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many NBA championship teams did Cousy play on while with the Celtics? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which year did Cousy win his only NBA MVP Award? Hint

1956

1960

1959

1957

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Cousy retire from the Celtics? Hint

1965

1963

1966

1962

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where did Cousy coach college basketball after his retirement from the Celtics? Hint

Boston College

University of Massachusetts

Holy Cross

Dartmouth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team did Cousy coach in the NBA? Hint

Boston Celtics

Cincinnati Royals

Chicago Bulls

Buffalo Braves

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Question 10 of 10

10. Cousy became a broadcaster for Celtics games upon his retirement from NBA coaching?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what city was Bob Cousy born on August 9, 1928?

Answer: 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.

2. Where did Cousy attend college?

Answer: 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.

3. Which pro team drafted Cousy in 1950?

Answer: 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.

4. Cousy's arrival with the Celtics coincided with Red Auerbach's arrival as coach of the Celtics?

Answer: 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.

5. How many NBA championship teams did Cousy play on while with the Celtics?

Answer: 6

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

6. In which year did Cousy win his only NBA MVP Award?

Answer: 1957

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

7. What year did Cousy retire from the Celtics?

Answer: 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".

8. Where did Cousy coach college basketball after his retirement from the Celtics?

Answer: Boston College

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

9. Which team did Cousy coach in the NBA?

Answer: 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.

10. Cousy became a broadcaster for Celtics games upon his retirement from NBA coaching?

Answer: True

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

Source: Author vincegeorge

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