- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDavid Albert DeBusschere
- Nickname
- Big D
- Height6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
- Dave DeBusschere was born on October 16, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for The Cosby Show (1984), New Jersey Turnpikes (1999) and The Joe Namath Show (1969). He was married to Geri Warnock. He died on May 14, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseGeri Warnock(1968 - May 14, 2003) (his death, 3 children)
- As general manager of the New York Knicks, he selected Patrick Ewing in the first NBA draft lottery in 1985.
- Led Austin Catholic High School (Detroit, MI) to the state finals (1958) and the state championship (1958)
- Michigan Athlete of the Year (1960)
- Named player/coach of the Detroit Pistons at age 24, making him the youngest coach in NBA history (1964)
- NBA championships with New York Knicks (1970, 1973)
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