“Cooper was my road roommate, and also happened to be the first African American player drafted by a National Basketball Association team.” FirstsPlayerHappenedTeamBasketballAfrican AmericanAssociationRoommate Author:Bob Cousy
“I had endured six years of frustration so I think winning it all meant more to me than most of the others on the team.” ThinkingYearsMotivationalWinningTeamBasketballSixFrustration Author:Bob Cousy
“Russell joined the team in December, 1956, following the Olympics.” TeamBasketballFollowingOlympicsDecember Author:Bob Cousy
“That seemed to be the case with most of the teams based in the smaller towns - the fans were more rabid, and they wanted to literally kill the opposition.” WantedCasesTeamFansBasketballTownsOpposition Author:Bob Cousy
