cousy, bob

Looks at the relationship between two iconic athletes, Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, and situates the Boston Celtics dynasty against the dramatic canvas of American life in the 50s and 60s.

Presents a biography of Bob Cousy, a member of the Boston Celtics in the 1950s--winner of the MVP award in the 1957 NBA season--and includes information on his career, how he helped revolutionize the game of basketball, and describes the emergence of the NBA as a major entertainment sport in the United States.

Profiles the life of Bob Cousy, a poverty-stricken New Yorker who went on to become an NBA All-Star for the Boston Celtics.