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Today in Boston Celtics history: Bob Cousy inducted into Hall of Fame; Tracy Jackson born
TL;DR
On this day in Boston Celtics history, Bob Cousy was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. Cousy, a legendary point guard, spent 13 seasons with the Celtics and won eight championships.
Key points
- Bob Cousy inducted into Hall of Fame in 1971
- Cousy spent 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics
- He won eight championships with the Celtics
- Cousy was selected for 13 NBA All-Star Games
- Originally drafted by the Tri-City Blackhawks
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Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame Celtics point guard Bob Cousy was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1971, alongside his longtime rival Bob Pettit of the then-St. Louis Hawks.
Initially drafted out of Holy Cross by the Tri-City Blackhawks in 1950, Cousy declined to play for the team and was subsequently picked up by the Boston Celtics. The New Yorker spent a total of 13 seasons with Boston, nearly the entirety of his NBA career (although he played seven games for the Cincinnati Royals during the 1969-70 season in a brief comeback attempt). During his time with the Celtics, he won eight championships and was selected for 13 NBA All-Star Games.
Among many, many other honors.
Feb 22, 1961; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Boston Celtics guard Bob Cousy (14) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Rod Hundley (33) at the Forum. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports
Birthdays
It is the birthday of Tracy Jackson, who was born this day in 1959 in Rockville, Maryland. He was picked out of Notre Dame by the Celtics with the 25th selection in the 1981 NBA draft. Despite being taken ahead of current Boston head honcho Danny Ainge (No. 31 overall), Jackson's Boston tenure was short. His contract was sold to the Chicago Bulls for cash considerations in December of his rookie season.
In his time with the Celtics, the Fighting Irish alum put up 2.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per game.
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics history: Bob Cousy inducted into Hall of Fame; Tracy Jackson born
Q&A
When was Bob Cousy inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Bob Cousy was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971.
What achievements did Bob Cousy have during his NBA career?
Bob Cousy won eight championships and was selected for 13 NBA All-Star Games during his career with the Boston Celtics.
Which team originally drafted Bob Cousy before he joined the Celtics?
Bob Cousy was initially drafted by the Tri-City Blackhawks before joining the Boston Celtics.
