Bob Cousy

	Caption	Bob Cousy (l) going after the basketball
	Position	Point Guard
	Nickname	The Cooz, Houdini of the Hardwood
	Height Ft	6
	Height In	1
	Weight Lb	175
	Jersey Number	14
	Nationality	USA
	Birth Place	New York, New York
	College	Holy Cross
	Draft Year	1950
	Draft Team	Tri-Cities Blackhawks
	Career Start	1950-1963, 1969
	Career End	1970
	Former Teams	Boston Celtics
	Halloffame	1971

Robert Joseph "Bob" Cousy (born August 9 , 1928 in New York City ) is a former American professional Basketball player. The 6'1", 175 lbs. Cousy played Point Guard with the National Basketball Association 's (NBA) Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and briefly with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969-70 Season . Born to French immigrants, Cousy had a highly successful career with the Celtics, winning six championship rings, being voted into 13 All-Star and 12 All-NBA First and Second Teams and winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1957.¹

	NAME	Cousy, Bob
	ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Cousy, Robert Joseph (full name)
	SHORT DESCRIPTION	American basketball player
	DATE OF BIRTH	August 9 , 1928
	PLACE OF BIRTH	New York City , New York

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