Bob Cousy is one of the original superstars of the developing NBA during his twenty-year stint in the professional basketball league. After attending College of the Holy Cross and bringing the institution to their first NCAA Tournaments in 1948 and 1950, Cousy was drafted 3rd overall by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks but, refused to report to the team and eventually was picked up by the Boston Celtics where he became the 'Houdini on the Hardwood'.
Cousy's ball handling ability and elite passing allowed him to lead the league in assists for eight consecutive seasons as he also earned thirteen NBA All-Star honors as well as six NBA championships. Cousy also won MVP honors in 1957. In 1970, Mr. Basketball retired from the game with the Cincinnati Royals, his number 14 was retired by the Boston Celtics and now hangs in the banisters.