Boston Celtics Shorts, worn by Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics Shorts, worn by Bob Cousy
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- Description (Brief)
- 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, among many other accolades. This "Houdini of the Hardwood" introduced speed 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- basketball shorts
- shorts, basketball
- date made
- 1950-1960
- 1950 - 1959
- Associated Name
- Boston Celtics
- user
- Cousy, Robert J.
- Physical Description
- fabric, satin (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 16 in x 21 in; 40.64 cm x 53.34 cm
- ID Number
- 1979.1072.02
- accession number
- 1979.1072
- catalog number
- 1979.1072.02
- Credit Line
- Robert J. Cousy
- subject
- Sports
- Basketball
- Professional
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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