Work : Prize 1957 (Most Valuable Player)
Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1958 (Autobiography "Basketball Is My Life")
Work : Prize 1970 (Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame)
Work : Begin Major Project 1974 (Sports commentator)
Work : Begin Major Project 1989 (President of Basketball Hall of Fame)
Work : Prize 22 August 2019 (Presidential Medal of Freedom) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American basketball point guard who played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics (1950-1963) and Cincinnati Royals (1969–1970). He won six NBA Championships with the Celtics. Cousy introduced a new blend of ball-handling and passing skills to the NBA that earned him the nickname "The Houdini of the Hardwood". Also known as "Cooz", he was regularly introduced at Boston Garden as "Mr. Basketball". He was elected NBA MVP in 1957 and played in the NBA All-Star Game MVP 1954 and 57. From 1969-1973, he was head coach of the Royals/Kings. Elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970, he became its president in 1989. In addition to his active playing career, Cousy was a commentator for broadcasts of Boston Celtics games since 1974. He was the first president of National Basketball Players Association. On 22 August 2019, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: August 9, 1928 in New York City, United States