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    Early life

    Cousy was the only son of poor French immigrants living in New York City. He grew up in the Yorkville
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    Bob Cousy - Wikipedia

    • Robert Joseph Cousy is an American former professional basketball player. He played point guard for the Boston Celtics from 1950 to 1963, and briefly with the Cincinnati Royals during the 1969–70 season. A 13-time NBA All-Star and 1957 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), Cousy was a core piece during the early half of the Celtics dynasty winning six NBA cham… See more

    BornAugust 9, 1928 · New York City, New York, U.S.
    Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
    Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
    PositionPoint guard
    College career

    Cousy was one of six freshmen on the Holy Cross Crusaders' varsity basketball team in 1946–47. From the start of the season, coach Doggie Julian chose to play the six freshmen off the bench in a two-team system, so … See more

    Professional career

    Cousy turned pro and made himself available for the 1950 NBA draft. The Boston Celtics had just concluded the 1949–50 NBA season with a poor 22–46 win–loss record and had the first draft pick. It was strongly anticipated … See more