Oscar Robertson
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
November 24th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, he played for the Cincinnati Royals and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He was an active player from 1960 to 1974 and received the league's Most Valuable Player award in 1964. Transitioning to sportscasting after retirement, he contributed to basketball commentary and various analyses. Robertson's playing style and versatility earned him recognition as one of the greatest guards in basketball history.
Won the NBA MVP award in 1964
Achieved a triple-double average for a season
Led the Bucks to the 1971 NBA Championship
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