Cousy Set to Return to Holy Cross to Host Discussion on New Book

Thursday, October 25, 2018

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Bob Cousy

Legendary Holy Cross and Boston Celtics basketball player Bob Cousy will return to Holy Cross to discuss his new book “"The Last Pass: Cousy, Russell, the Celtics, and What Matters in the End."

Cousy will be joined by author Gary Pomerantz.

The discussion will take place on Friday, October 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Seelos Theater on Holy Cross’ campus.

The Discussion

In this hour-long discussion the pair will look back on the career of the basketball legend, including his time at Holy Cross, his unparalleled championship run with the Celtics, and his relationship with fellow basketball icon Bill Russell during a time of racial divide and social change in the country.

About Cousy

Making his high school varsity squad as a junior, he went on to earn a scholarship to Holy Cross, where he led the Crusaders to berths in the 1948 NCAA Tournament and 1950 NCAA Tournament. He was named an NCAA All-American for 3 seasons.

Cousy was initially drafted by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1950 NBA draft, but after he refused to report, he was picked up by Boston.

In the NBA, Cousy led the league 8 straight years in assists, playing on six NBA championship teams, and being voted into 13 NBA All-Star Games in his 13 full NBA seasons. He was also named to 12 All-NBA First and Second Teams and won the 1957 NBA Most Valuable Player Award.

Related Slideshow: 10 Biggest Games in Holy Cross Basketball History

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March 1, 1975

Holy Cross vs Army - The final game at the Worcester Auditorium

Holy Cross beat Army 89-73 in the final game at the Worcester Auditorium.

The Crusaders were coached by George Blaney and went 229-64 in the building all-time.

PHOTO: Tunnelbug/flickr

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Feb, 14, 2001

Holy Cross vs Navy

Holy Cross clinches the programs first ever Patriot League Regular season title beating Navy 77-67 on the road.

Josh Sankes led Holy Cross that season.

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March 9, 2001

Holy Cross vs. Navy - Patriot League Championship

Holy Cross beats Navy 68-64 in overtime to win the Patriot League Championship.

Ralph Willard was the head coach.

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March 9, 2007

Bucknell vs Holy Cross - Patriot League Championship

The Crusaders hosted the Patriot League Championship game at the Hart Center and defeated Bucknell 74-66.

Keith Simmons led Holy Cross in the game.

PHOTO: Wikipedia

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March 10, 1993

Holy Cross vs Bucknell - Patriot League Championship

The Crusaders won their first Patriot league title beating Bucknell 98-73.

Rob Feaster was named tournament MVP after pouring in 66 points and recording 9 steals in three games.

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March 5, 1977

Holy Cross vs. #8 Providence in ECAC Championship

Holy Cross defeated Providence 68-67 on a buzzer beater by Chris Potter to win ECAC Championship and advance to NCAA Tournament for first time in 21 years.