I grew up in the heart of the Depression.
“I grew up in the heart of the Depression.” Bob … Read More
Cooper was my road roommate, and also happened to be the first African American player drafted by a National Basketball Association team.
“Cooper was my road roommate, and also happened to be the … Read More
I had endured six years of frustration so I think winning it all meant more to me than most of the others on the team.
“I had endured six years of frustration so I think winning … Read More
I was the original socially depraved shy ghetto kid.
“I was the original socially depraved shy ghetto kid.” Bob … Read More
My biggest win was getting the meal money bumped from $5 to $7.
“My biggest win was getting the meal money bumped from $5 … Read More
My family was poor, my father drove a cab for a living, but we felt normal because everybody else was in the same boat.
“My family was poor, my father drove a cab for a … Read More
Race wasn’t an issue. My family was French, but Yorkville was a melting pot of races and cultures.
“Race wasn’t an issue. My family was French, but Yorkville was … Read More
Russell joined the team in December, 1956, following the Olympics.
“Russell joined the team in December, 1956, following the Olympics.” … Read More
French was my first language.
“French was my first language.” Bob Cousy
You have to remember that coaching wasn’t sophisticated back then – you didn’t have the camps, clinics and all the technical advances that are available today – so from that standpoint, playing with a cast on my arm was a fortunate event in my life.
“You have to remember that coaching wasn’t sophisticated back then – … Read More
We ran an up-tempo, transition-style of game at Boston College – very similar to what we ran when I played for Arnold.
“We ran an up-tempo, transition-style of game at Boston College – … Read More
We played every night. Sometimes we’d stay overnight after a game, but we’d usually drive on to our next destination.
“We played every night. Sometimes we’d stay overnight after a game, … Read More
We lived in Yorkville, which is located on the East End of Manhattan. It’s further east than Hell’s Kitchen, and back then it was the kind of place where the roaches and cockroaches were big enough to carry away small children.
“We lived in Yorkville, which is located on the East End … Read More
But in fairness also to the idea of continuing success, you also have to exploit opportunities.
“But in fairness also to the idea of continuing success, you … Read More
I was literally fabricated over in France and born about six months after the boat landed at Ellis Island. This was the heart of the Depression. For the first 12 years of my life we lived in a terrible ghetto on the East River.
“I was literally fabricated over in France and born about six … Read More
The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, but the championship was the most important thing of all.
“The MVP award was very satisfying in terms of personal accomplishments, … Read More
Back then every small town had a gym, and if itseated more than 2,000 then we’d be interested in playing in it.
“Back then every small town had a gym, and if itseated … Read More
Do your best when no one is looking.
“Do your best when no one is looking.” Bob Cousy
That seemed to be the case with most of the teams based in the smaller towns – the fans were more rabid, and they wanted to literally kill the opposition.
“That seemed to be the case with most of the teams … Read More
Bob Brannum was my body guard on the court. He was 6′-6 and built like a bulldog.
“Bob Brannum was my body guard on the court. He was … Read More