Boston Celtics Jersey worn by Bob Cousy

Description:

During his thirteen seasons with the Boston Celtics, Bob Cousy (b. 1928) played in thirteen consecutive All-Star Games and earned two All–Star MVP awards, The Houdini of the Hardwood introduced quick and flamboyant ball-handling skills previously unseen in professional basketball. His ambidexterity launched the playing style that made him one of basketball's first superstars. Making the game fun to watch, The Cooz built an avid audience for the struggling National Basketball Association.

Date Made: 1950 - 1959

User: Cousy, Robert J.Associated Institution: Boston CelticsMaker: Wilson Sporting Goods CompanyHorace Partridge

Location: Currently not on view

Web Subject: SportsName Of Sport: BasketballLevel Of Sport: Professional

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Credit Line: Robert J. Cousy

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.1072.01Accession Number: 1979.1072Catalog Number: 1979.1072.01

Object Name: basketball jerseyjerseybasketball jerseyjersey, basketball

Physical Description: fabric, cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 30 1/2 in x 20 in; 77.47 cm x 50.8 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-3874-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_694789

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