Cousy, << KOO zee, >> Bob (1928-…), ranks among the outstanding playmakers in the history of basketball. Cousy played guard for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from the 1950-1951 season through the 1962-1963 season. He helped lead the Celtics to six NBA championships. Cousy won fame for his skillful dribbling and his accurate passing. He led the National Basketball Association in assists (passes to teammates that result in baskets) every season from the 1952-1953 season through the 1959-1960 season.
Robert Joseph Cousy was born on Aug. 9, 1928, in New York City. He won All-America honors three times at College of the Holy Cross. From 1963 to 1969, he was basketball coach at Boston College. From 1969 to 1973, he coached the Cincinnati Royals in the NBA. During the 1969-1970 season, Cousy played seven games for the Royals.
