Oscar Robertson, the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ “Player of the Century,” was also one of the first five inductees into the NABC’s new Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City. More:
University of Cincinnati President Nancy L. Zimpher and Jeff Wyler, President of the University's Board of Trustees, confer the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on Oscar Robertson at the University's June 9, 2007 commencement excercises. More: (Photo courtesy of the University of Cincinnati.) 
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The man who “wrote the book” on basketball fundamentals shows you how to improve every area of your game, build your confidence and become a complete, all-around player.
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Simple. Straightforward. Smooth but direct. The Big O always took care of business, off the court and on. He won free agency for NBA Players, a first in professional sports. Led his teams to the top in high school, college, Olympics, the NBA (Milwaukee’s only title to date). Never invited to apply for NBA coaching or general manager positions, he created his own successes in the business world. Oscar Robertson changed the game. Helped change our society. On his own terms. This is his story. Hardcover only, $24.95 + shipping.
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