Post-NBA_career Oscar_Robertson

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robertson in 2010


after retired active player, robertson stayed involved in efforts improve living conditions in native indianapolis, concerning fellow african-americans. in addition, worked color commentator brent musburger on games televised cbs during 1974–75 nba season. trademark expression oh, brent, did see that! in reaction flashy or spectacular situations such fast breaks, slam dunks, player collisions, etc.


after retirement, kansas city kings (the royals moved there while robertson bucks) retired #14; retirement continues honored kings in current home of sacramento. bucks retired #1 wore in milwaukee.


in 1994, nine-foot bronze statue of robertson erected outside fifth third arena @ shoemaker center, current home of cincinnati bearcats basketball. robertson attends many of games there, viewing bearcats chair @ courtside. in 2006, statue relocated entrance of richard e. lindner athletics center @ university of cincinnati.


starting in 2000, robertson served director countrywide financial corporation, until company s sale bank of america in 2008.


after many years out of spotlight, robertson recognized on november 17, 2006 impact on college basketball when chosen member of founding class of national collegiate basketball hall of fame. 1 of 5 people, along john wooden, bill russell, dean smith , dr. james naismith, selected represent inaugural class.


in july 2004, robertson named interim head coach of cincinnati bearcats men s basketball team approximately month while head coach bob huggins served suspension stemming drunk-driving conviction.


in january 2011, robertson joined class action lawsuit against ncaa, challenging organization s use of images of former student athletes.


in 2015, robertson among group of investors placed marijuana legalization initiative on ohio ballot. initiative sought exclusive grow rights group members while prohibiting other cultivation except small amounts personal use. robertson appeared in television advertisement advocating passage of initiative, defeated.








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