- Born
- Birth nameRobert Joseph Cousy
- Nicknames
- The Houdini of the Hardwood
- Cooz
- Mr. Basketball
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Cousy entered the NBA in 1950, and became the foundation of the great Boston Celtic teams of the 50's and 60's. On retiring from the Celtics in 63, Cousy accepted the job of head coach at Boston college and built it into a respected 5 time NCAA Tournament team. Cousy has co-authored 6 books about basketball history and ethics. Cousy works as a consultant in the Boston area, and is the broadcaster for all Celtic road games.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tak
- SpouseMarie Agnes Cousy(December 8, 1950 - September 20, 2013) (her death, 2 children)
- Incorporated streetball moves into his playing style
- Number 14 jersey with the Boston Celtics
- Inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 1970-71 as a coach.
- [22 August 2019] Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump in a ceremony in the Oval Office.
- Received his undergraduate degree at the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Led the NBA in assists from 1953-1960, including a career high 9.5 per game in 1960.
Holds NBA record for most assists in one half (19, Feb. 27, 1959 vs. Minneapolis).
NBA 25th Anniversary All-Time Team (1970), NBA 35th Anniversary All-Time Team (1980), and NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996). - Boston College coaching record: 117-38.
New England Coach of the Year (1968, 1969).
Led BC to three NITs (1969 finals) and two NCAA Tournaments (1967 Eastern Regional Finals).
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