Object Details
user
Cousy, Robert J.
associated institution
Boston Celtics
maker
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Horace Partridge
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.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Robert J. Cousy
Date made
1950 - 1959
ID Number
1979.1072.01
accession number
1979.1072
catalog number
1979.1072.01
Object Name
basketball jersey
jersey
basketball jersey
jersey, basketball
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 30 1/2 in x 20 in; 77.47 cm x 50.8 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Sports
name of sport
Basketball
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694789