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Oscar Robertson joins Cubs broadcast booth during 7-run inning vs. Reds
TL;DR
Oscar Robertson, the Basketball Hall of Famer, joined the Cubs' broadcast booth during a seven-run inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field. He discussed NCAA Tournament expansion and shared memories of Jackie Robinson.
Key points
- Oscar Robertson joined Cubs' TV broadcast booth
- Cubs scored seven runs in the fourth inning
- Robertson discussed NCAA Tournament expansion
- He shared memories of Jackie Robinson
- Robertson is the all-time leading scorer for Cincinnati Bearcats
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Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats' all-time leading scorer, sat in the Chicago Cubs' TV broadcast booth wearing a Cubs jersey during their series finale at Wrigley Field against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Cubs' broadcasters interviewed Robertson during the team's seven-run fourth inning against the Reds.
Robertson, 87, was asked for his thoughts about the expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 76 teams.
"They probably want more money," Robertson said.
Robertson also shared a memory about National Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson during the interview.
Robertson spent most of his NBA career with the Cincinnati Royals and played his final four seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Oscar Robertson, the Cincinnati Bearcats' all-time leading scorer, turned 87 in November.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer:
Q&A
What did Oscar Robertson say about the NCAA Tournament expansion?
Oscar Robertson suggested that the expansion to 76 teams is likely motivated by a desire for more money.
Why was Oscar Robertson in the Cubs' broadcast booth?
He was there to be interviewed during the Cubs' seven-run fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds.
