Oscar Robertson
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Summary
Oscar Robertson was born on November 24, 1938[1], in Charlotte[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3] and basketball coach[4]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,627 views/month, #5,507 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[6]
- Native language: English[7]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[8]
- Educated at: Crispus Attucks High School[9], University of Cincinnati[10]
- Award received: Indiana Mr. Basketball[11], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[12], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[13], All-NBA Team[14], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[15], FIBA Hall of Fame[16]
- Member of: Kappa Alpha Psi[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[19]
- Commons category: Oscar Robertson[20]
- Position played on team / speciality: point guard[21], shooting guard[22]
- Residence: Indianapolis[23], Tennessee[24], Charlotte[25]
- Sport: basketball[26]
- Drafted by: Sacramento Kings[27]
- Family name: Robertson[28]
- Given name: Oscar[29]
- Official website: http://www.thebigo.com/[30]
- Participant in: 1960 Summer Olympics[31], 1959 Pan American Games[32]
- Birth name: Oscar Palmer Robertson[33]
- Country for sport: United States[34]
- Start of work period: 1960[35]
- End of work period: 1974[36]
- Height: 196 cm[37]
- Mass: 205 pounds[38]
Why It Matters
Oscar Robertson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Louis Orr[41], a basketball coach[42], 1958–2022[43], of United States[44].
FAQs
Where was Oscar Robertson born?
Oscar Robertson was born in Charlotte[2].
What did Oscar Robertson do for work?
Oscar Robertson worked as a basketball player[3] and basketball coach[4].
Where did Oscar Robertson go to school?
Oscar Robertson was educated at Crispus Attucks High School[9] and University of Cincinnati[10].
What awards did Oscar Robertson receive?
Honors received include Indiana Mr. Basketball[11], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[12], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[13], and All-NBA Team[14].
Who did Oscar Robertson influence?
Oscar Robertson has been cited as an influence by Louis Orr[41].